Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rustic Taupe N200-4
The closest Valspar colour is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Smoked Oyster is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 36.29Behr is 34
- Hex
- #ACA194#A69C91 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aspen Gray 6004-2AΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Graceful Gray 8006-2EΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Tornado Watch 6002-2AΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.