Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Seasoned Acorn ECC-40-3
The closest Valspar colour is Universal Umber (3003-9B), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Universal Umber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Universal Umber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 22.8Behr is 24
- Hex
- #9A7E65#9F816A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Universal Umber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dockside V084-4ΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Elegant Earth M135ΔE 2.46 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Crumbling Cork 8003-19EΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seasoned Acorn ECC-40-3 matched across all 13 brands →