Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Road Less-travelled T18-07
The closest Valspar colour is Chocolate Milk (8005-8E), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Chocolate Milk is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Chocolate Milk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 21
- Hex
- #928070#8B7B6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Chocolate Milk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari Beige 6006-2BΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Seine 6005-2BΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Soft Rabbit Brown 1002-9CΔE 3.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Road Less-travelled T18-07 matched across all 13 brands →