Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sand Motif PPU4-13
The closest Valspar colour is Gardenia (3005-10B), at ΔE 0.81 — indistinguishable.
Gardenia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.81 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 Gardenia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.81indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57.72Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DAC5A8#DDC6A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gardenia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wheat Toast 3002-10BΔE 0.84 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Café Au Lait M118ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Turbo Tan 8003-20CΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.