Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Ripe Wheat 310E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Golden Retriever (V093-2), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Golden Retriever is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Golden Retriever really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 58.27Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E0C59B#E3C494 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Golden Retriever is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oats and Honey V092-2ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Painted Ash V091-2ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sweet Treats 3005-6BΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.