Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Practical Tan S280-3
The closest Valspar colour is Mish Mosh (8004-16C), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Mish Mosh is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Mish Mosh really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 51
- Hex
- #D6BEA1#D2BA9D in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mish Mosh is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calfskin M129ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Sandstone Cliff 8003-19CΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tan Suede P012ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Practical Tan S280-3 matched across all 13 brands →