Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sawgrass N350-2
The closest Valspar colour is Upstate (T659), at ΔE 0.41 — indistinguishable.
Upstate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.41 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 Upstate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.41indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62.17Behr is 62
- Hex
- #D1CFC1#D1CFC0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Upstate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tea Stain 6001-1AΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Gentle Soul 8004-26BΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Barest Celadon M244ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.