Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rye 310F-4
The closest Valspar colour is Whole Grain (V091-3), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Whole Grain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Whole Grain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 43.86Behr is 45
- Hex
- #D1AB76#D1AE7B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Whole Grain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Young at Heart 3003-8AΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Castell Harlech 8003-21DΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tweed Jacket 3007-8AΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.