Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Serengeti Sand 290C-1
The closest Valspar colour is Orange Sparkle (2007-4C), at ΔE 0.45 — indistinguishable.
Orange Sparkle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.45 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 Orange Sparkle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.45indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.59Behr is 82
- Hex
- #FBE6D0#FCE7D0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Orange Sparkle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beyond the Pale V048-1ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Cannellini Beans V180ΔE 1.00 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Apricot Whisper 8007-11CΔE 1.12 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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