Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rooftop Garden QE-38
The closest Valspar colour is Empire (6003-2B), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Empire is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Empire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 17.57Behr is 18
- Hex
- #7A7467#7C7466 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Empire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancient Labyrinth M206ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Seine 6005-2BΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Villa Oliva T599ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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