Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Scribe MQ2-31
The closest Valspar colour is Vanilla Pudding (T560), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Vanilla Pudding is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Vanilla Pudding really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 71.71Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E8DBBF#E5DBC1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Vanilla Pudding is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daybreak 6008-3AΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dance With the Wind 8004-22BΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Fennel Splash 6007-3BΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.