Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Poppy Glow 250B-6
The closest Valspar colour is Carrot Cake (2007-3A), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Carrot Cake is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.07 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Carrot Cake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 35.13Behr is 38
- Hex
- #EE8441#F18C49 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Carrot Cake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brushed Orange 2007-3BΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Orange Pecan 2003-1BΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Autumn Meadow M232ΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.