Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sahara Sun 180D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Rhapsody (2002-5C), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Rhapsody is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Rhapsody really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 24.95Behr is 26
- Hex
- #C37466#C7756B in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rhapsody is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hearts Afire P078ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Cuban Plaza 2001-5BΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Vintage Coral 2002-6AΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.