Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rare Wood MQ2-39
The closest Valspar colour is Momentous Occasion (8005-10G), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Momentous Occasion is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Momentous Occasion really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #57483D#594C42 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Momentous Occasion is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roasted Sepia 6006-2CΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Swiss Chocolate 3010-10ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Turkish Coffee 6003-2CΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.