Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoked Umber PWN-71
The closest Valspar colour is Windmill (8005-10C), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Windmill is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Windmill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 58
- Hex
- #CDC2BA#D0C6BD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Windmill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusky Morn 8004-7AΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Seed Cathedral M230ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Perfect Backdrop 8005-8BΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.