Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13
The closest Valspar colour is Muddy Mississippi (3004-9A), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Muddy Mississippi is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.48 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Muddy Mississippi really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 12.66Behr is 13
- Hex
- #7D5D42#7C614B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Muddy Mississippi is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nom Nom V088-5ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mona's Mane 3002-9AΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Scented Candle 2006-9BΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13 matched across all 13 brands →