Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silent Sands T17-11
The closest Valspar colour is Desert at Dusk (M105), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Desert at Dusk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Desert at Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 33.44Behr is 31
- Hex
- #AE9986#A99582 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Desert at Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Woodland Stone 2007-9CΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Smoky Topaz V134-4ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Free Wheeling 2006-10AΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.