Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Scroll N280-1
The closest Valspar colour is Sahara Dust (8004-16A), at ΔE 0.76 — indistinguishable.
Sahara Dust is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.76 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 Sahara Dust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.76indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EFDFCB#EFE0CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sahara Dust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cameo White 7002-21ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Malted Milk 7003-9ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Sweet Sand 2007-6CΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.