Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pottery Clay 700A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Lovebug (1005-10B), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Lovebug is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Lovebug really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 45.04Behr is 44
- Hex
- #C8ADA8#C8ABA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lovebug is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Damask Dunes 1006-10BΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Glamorous Taupe 2003-10AΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Prom Night T574ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.