Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sesame PMD-79
The closest Valspar colour is Toasty (V089-3), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Toasty is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Toasty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 43.35Behr is 42
- Hex
- #D0A97F#D0A678 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Toasty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roasted Cashew M147ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bonfire Toffee 8002-18DΔE 1.88 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Castell Harlech 8003-21DΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.