Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Risotto M270-2
The closest Valspar colour is Sundrop (T549), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Sundrop is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Sundrop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82.47Behr is 83
- Hex
- #FBE8C8#FAE9CA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sundrop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grappa 8002-21AΔE 0.88 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Champagne Tickle 3001-2CΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Lantern T550ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.