Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Radiance MQ4-07
The closest Valspar colour is Sand Mountain (8003-21E), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Sand Mountain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Sand Mountain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B58D53#BB9157 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sand Mountain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gingerbread 8002-22EΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Edgy Green P090ΔE 2.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Family Tree 8003-23EΔE 3.03 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.