Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smokey Tan BXC-49
The closest Valspar colour is Chocolate Cream Pie (M143), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Chocolate Cream Pie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Chocolate Cream Pie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 27.66Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A28C78#9F8C7C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Chocolate Cream Pie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancient Wonder M112ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- State of Mind 8005-10EΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Stone Manor 6006-2AΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.