Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Slate Pebble 780B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Western Sandstone (1001-10A), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Western Sandstone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Western Sandstone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 37.9Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B1A39A#B2A59E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Western Sandstone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- London Coach 4002-1BΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Turning Tables V130-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Pick of the Litter 8004-7CΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.