Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Cream PPU3-09
The closest Valspar colour is Mesa Sand (2004-8B), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Mesa Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Mesa Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 53.04Behr is 53
- Hex
- #DDBAA1#DBBA9D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mesa Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- So Baja V086-2ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Crushed Nutmeg M116ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Feline Frolic 8003-17CΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pumpkin Cream PPU3-09 matched across all 13 brands →