Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Powdered Gold S300-2
The closest Valspar colour is Gentle Fawn (8003-21B), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Gentle Fawn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 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 Gentle Fawn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 66Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E9D1B0#E8D2B1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gentle Fawn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Consommé 8003-23BΔE 0.89 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sand Sculpture T548ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Pure Almond V091-1ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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