Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Tempered Sage (6006-5A), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Tempered Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Tempered Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 69.51Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E3D9B7#E6DAB1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tempered Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heart of Palm 6008-5BΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
- Subtle Glow V055-1ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Plum Passion 6007-5BΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3 matched across all 13 brands →