Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pumice MQ6-23
The closest Valspar colour is Ask Me Anything (8006-2D), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Ask Me Anything is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Ask Me Anything really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 50
- Hex
- #C1BBB0#BFBCB3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ask Me Anything is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sculpting Clay V122-2ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Zen Pebble V145-2ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Soulful Grey 6004-1BΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.