Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sandstorm N310-3
The closest Valspar colour is Rippling Stone (V146-2), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Rippling Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Rippling Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 56.32Behr is 57
- Hex
- #CCC6B4#CFC7B5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rippling Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Villa Grey 6005-1BΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Ancient Relic M302ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Snake Charmer 8004-23BΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.