Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sand Castle ECC-51-2
The closest Valspar colour is Light Raffia (3008-10B), at ΔE 0.86 — indistinguishable.
Light Raffia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.86 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 Light Raffia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.86indistinguishable
- LRV
- 68.35Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E1D6C4#E5D9C6 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Light Raffia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Natural Soap T559ΔE 0.90 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Antique Buff 7007-11ΔE 0.90 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Savoury Beige 3002-10CΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sand Castle ECC-51-2 matched across all 13 brands →