Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Red Stone 700B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Southern Road (1006-9C), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Southern Road is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.82 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Southern Road really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 19.11Behr is 17
- Hex
- #967066#8D6B64 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Southern Road is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Lion Brown 2003-9BΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cloak of Mystery M141ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Apache Clay 1007-9BΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.