Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Positive Energy S370-1
The closest Valspar colour is Pale Oak Grove (5008-3A), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Pale Oak Grove is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Pale Oak Grove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 74.86Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DFE2D2#E1E2CF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pale Oak Grove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Light T639ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Cool Runnings P024ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Ancient Olive 6001-3AΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Positive Energy S370-1 matched across all 13 brands →