Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rice Wine M320-2
The closest Valspar colour is Lantern (T550), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Lantern is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Lantern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 79.58Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F3E5C9#F5E7C8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lantern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert Flower 6008-5AΔE 1.25 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Champagne Tickle 3001-2CΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- Grappa 8002-21AΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.