Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smokey Topaz 260F-6
The closest Valspar colour is Rustic Oak (2007-7B), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Rustic Oak is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Rustic Oak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 21.87Behr is 23
- Hex
- #A57758#A57B5B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rustic Oak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teddy 8004-12EΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Dockside V084-4ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Leather Satchel 3003-7BΔE 2.67 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.