Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Ruffles 170A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Crushed Grapefruit (8001-13C), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Crushed Grapefruit 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 Crushed Grapefruit really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57Behr is 59
- Hex
- #F7B7AA#FBBBAE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Crushed Grapefruit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mermaid Cheeks P042ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Spring Linen 2002-6CΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Warm Heart M203ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.