Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Red Chipotle S160-7
The closest Valspar colour is Watusi (M152), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Watusi is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Watusi really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 9.79Behr is 10
- Hex
- #7E4B40#834C3E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Watusi is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Remember Me Red 2001-7AΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Rusted Earth 2002-7AΔE 3.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Cherry 2003-7AΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.