Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rich Pewter QE-61
The closest Valspar colour is Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), at ΔE 0.59 — indistinguishable.
Almost Charcoal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.59 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 Almost Charcoal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.59indistinguishable
- LRV
- 15.93Behr is 16
- Hex
- #6B7071#6B7172 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Almost Charcoal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iron Frost 4007-2BΔE 2.12 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gotham City V117-3ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Deco Gray 8006-7DΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.