Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoked Oyster 780A-2
The closest Valspar colour is Dusky Morn (8004-7A), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Dusky Morn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Dusky Morn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 62Behr is 65
- Hex
- #D7CDC6#D9D2CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dusky Morn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seed Cathedral M230ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Basket of Bobbins V130-1ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Romantic White V129-1ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Oyster 780A-2 matched across all 13 brands →