Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shadow Ridge 730D-7
The closest Valspar colour is Midnight Forest (8004-20G), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Midnight Forest is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.27 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Midnight Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 9
- Hex
- #625745#5B5343 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Midnight Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Smudge 6001-2CΔE 2.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Turkish Coffee 6003-2CΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Deep Desert Shadow M331ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.