Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Ski Patrol T13-18
The closest Valspar colour is Cherry Kisses (V042-5), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Cherry Kisses is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Cherry Kisses really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 15.78Behr is 15
- Hex
- #AC545A#A9515A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cherry Kisses is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sienna Dust 1007-3AΔE 2.49 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ruby Petals M223ΔE 3.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pretty Peony 1006-3BΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.