Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rock Salt BWC-10
The closest Valspar colour is Canterbury Cream (V163), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Canterbury Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Canterbury Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80.45Behr is 79
- Hex
- #ECE8DB#EAE6D7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Canterbury Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lime-Washed M312ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Shania's Lace 3006-10CΔE 1.48 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Statuesque 7002-5ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.