Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Roanoke Taupe HDC-CL-22G
The closest Valspar colour is Dorian Gray (T511), at ΔE 3.32 — very close.
Dorian Gray is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.32 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 Dorian Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.32very close
- LRV
- 22.15Behr is 24
- Hex
- #87817B#8F837D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dorian Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Channel Seal Gray 1001-9CΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Lilac Gray 1003-9CΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- State of Mind 8005-10EΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Roanoke Taupe HDC-CL-22G matched across all 13 brands →