Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoky Trout MQ2-53
The closest Valspar colour is Mountain Smoke (6004-2B), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Mountain Smoke is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Mountain Smoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 20.15Behr is 21
- Hex
- #817B72#857D72 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mountain Smoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seine 6005-2BΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Mossy Aura 6002-2BΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dorian Gray T511ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.