Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Powder Sand 340C-1
The closest Valspar colour is Line Dried (8007-8G), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Line Dried is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Line Dried really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 90Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F9F4DE#F7F1DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Line Dried is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Edge 7003-23ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Betsy's Linen 7005-16ΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Crème de Menthe 8003-28AΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.