Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rainforest M440-7
The closest Valspar colour is Canadian Fir (5004-4C), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Canadian Fir is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 Canadian Fir really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 9.09Behr is 10
- Hex
- #415A51#475F57 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Canadian Fir is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jade Sea 8003-36FΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Grand Prix 8003-38FΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Prehistoric V100-6ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.