Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr September Sun QE-19
The closest Valspar colour is Apricot Mousse (3002-4B), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Apricot Mousse is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Apricot Mousse really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 75.68Behr is 72
- Hex
- #FFDBA6#FDD7A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Apricot Mousse is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Bars V052-1ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Cha-Cha-Cha V014-1ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Lazy Sun 3006-6AΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.