Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rye Flour HDC-FL13-5
The closest Valspar colour is Lemon Meringue (M321), at ΔE 0.43 — indistinguishable.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.43 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.43indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.7Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F3E8D3#F1E6D1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ivory Lace 7003-6ΔE 0.48 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Welcoming White M222ΔE 0.54 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Polished Ivory 7006-6ΔE 0.77 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rye Flour HDC-FL13-5 matched across all 13 brands →