Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rose Linen 180C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Pink Cocoa (V080-3), at ΔE 0.60 — indistinguishable.
Pink Cocoa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.60 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 Pink Cocoa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.60indistinguishable
- LRV
- 49.16Behr is 50
- Hex
- #E6ADA0#E8AEA2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pink Cocoa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Terra Cotta Blush V081-3ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Mad About Maddie 8002-9CΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Spring Linen 2002-6CΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.