Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Raffia Cream 710C-2
The closest Valspar colour is Ivory Essence (3006-8C), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Ivory Essence is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Ivory Essence really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 75.92Behr is 75
- Hex
- #ECE1CB#ECDFC7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ivory Essence is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Malted Milk 7003-9ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Buttermilk T568ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Natural Soap T559ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.