Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Quail Ridge ECC-18-1
The closest Valspar colour is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Smoked Oyster is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 36.29Behr is 37
- Hex
- #ACA194#ACA397 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashen Gray 6004-1CΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Graceful Gray 8006-2EΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Packed Sand M132ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Quail Ridge ECC-18-1 matched across all 13 brands →