Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Queen's Tart T12-16
The closest Valspar colour is Calm Cupid (8003-2C), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Calm Cupid is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Calm Cupid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 53Behr is 54
- Hex
- #CFBCC3#D3BCC5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Calm Cupid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mischief V076-2ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Fragrant Orchid 1006-6BΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Scented Soap V077-2ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.