Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smiley Face P260-6
The closest Valspar colour is Golden Butter (3002-1C), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Golden Butter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Golden Butter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 68.51Behr is 67
- Hex
- #FFCF6D#FFC962 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Golden Butter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Lemon 3006-3BΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Glowing Reviews V015-2ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Sweet Corn V054-3ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.