Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4
The closest Valspar colour is Amber Waves (3002-6B), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Amber Waves is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Amber Waves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 63.58Behr is 63
- Hex
- #F3CA9C#F3C99D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Amber Waves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peach Butter 3001-4BΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Apricot Soufflé M235ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Pumpkin Pie Oh My! 3003-6BΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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