Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Salmon Creek 260C-2
The closest Valspar colour is Cape Sands (2004-6C), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Cape Sands is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Cape Sands really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 74.29Behr is 77
- Hex
- #F8DAC6#FEDDC5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cape Sands is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peaches and Cream 8002-14AΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- French Cream 2006-6CΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Vintage Peach V045-1ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.