Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Ruffled Clam 350A-1
The closest Valspar colour is Line Dried (8007-8G), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Line Dried is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 Line Dried really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 90Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F9F4DE#F9F2DC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Line Dried is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dairy Belle V164ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Lemon Edge 7003-23ΔE 2.63 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Betsy's Linen 7005-16ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.