Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Safari Vest PPU7-22
The closest Valspar colour is Earthy Beige (M351), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Earthy Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Earthy Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 40.09Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B5A893#B2A68F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Earthy Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soothing Sage 8004-23CΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Oyster Shoal 8005-5DΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Artemis 8006-1DΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.