Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Royal Gold M280-4
The closest Valspar colour is Yellow Lab (T528), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Yellow Lab is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Yellow Lab really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 51.71Behr is 54
- Hex
- #DFB883#E1BC8A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Yellow Lab is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cloudy Sunset 3005-8AΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Veranda Yellow 3005-6AΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Jacob's Ladder 8003-20DΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.