Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Positively Pink T18-01
The closest Valspar colour is Pink Cashmere (8002-9B), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Pink Cashmere is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Pink Cashmere really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 57
- Hex
- #EEC2BB#E7BFB6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pink Cashmere is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Semi-Precious 2001-8BΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Canyon Hush V080-2ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Soft Pink 1008-8BΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Positively Pink T18-01 matched across all 13 brands →