Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sierra N240-4
The closest Valspar colour is Faint Maple (2008-9C), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Faint Maple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 Faint Maple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 35.82Behr is 38
- Hex
- #B49D88#BBA088 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Faint Maple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Woven Jute 8004-14DΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Puppy Love V131-4ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Brown Owl M136ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.