Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pueblo Sand 260E-3
The closest Valspar colour is So Baja (V086-2), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
So Baja 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 So Baja really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 57.59Behr is 59
- Hex
- #E3C2A3#E7C3A4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if So Baja is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Southern Peach 2006-6BΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Cinnamon Foam V085-2ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
- Soft Skills P011ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.