Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shell Ginger 230A-1
The closest Valspar colour is Siren Song (V084-1), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Siren Song 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 Siren Song really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 77.76Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F4E1D2#F9E4D6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Siren Song is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Beach V083-1ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Abalone Pink 7002-17ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Subtle Peach 2003-8CΔE 2.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.