Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Slender Reed S290-3
The closest Valspar colour is Turbo Tan (8003-20C), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Turbo Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Turbo Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 56Behr is 57
- Hex
- #DBC2A0#DEC29F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Turbo Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- More Cowbell 8003-21CΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Spiced Latte V089-2ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Wheat Toast 3002-10BΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.