Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rush Hour MQ5-25
The closest Valspar colour is Flannel Gray (8004-38F), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Flannel Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Flannel Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 13
- Hex
- #586C74#536770 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Flannel Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passageway V137-6ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Smoky Pitch 4007-4BΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Relaxed Navy 5001-2BΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.