Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rite Of Spring P300-3
The closest Valspar colour is Swallowtail (V017-1), at ΔE 0.57 — indistinguishable.
Swallowtail is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.57 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 Swallowtail really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.57indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83.25Behr is 84
- Hex
- #FFEAAA#FFEBA9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Swallowtail is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dainty Daisy V018-1ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Sherman's Key Lime V019-1ΔE 2.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Dear Melissa V054-1ΔE 2.09 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rite Of Spring P300-3 matched across all 13 brands →