Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sepia Filter T17-03
The closest Valspar colour is Tan Suede (P012), at ΔE 0.73 — indistinguishable.
Tan Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.73 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 Tan Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.73indistinguishable
- LRV
- 47.22Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CBB399#CBB499 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tan Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calfskin M129ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Sandy Trail V134-3ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Hazy Earth 8004-18CΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.