Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rich Mahogany 710B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Mystic Taupe (1002-9A), at ΔE 2.76 — very close.
Mystic Taupe is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.76 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 Mystic Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.76very close
- LRV
- 6.71Behr is 8
- Hex
- #574540#604944 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mystic Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soul Searching 8004-4GΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Piano Brown 1004-9AΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Boston Legacy 2005-9AΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rich Mahogany 710B-7 matched across all 13 brands →