Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoky White BWC-13
The closest Valspar colour is Hint of Cream (M213), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Hint of Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Hint of Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 78.69Behr is 78
- Hex
- #EAE5DA#E9E4DA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Hint of Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Navy Bean V167ΔE 0.56 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Bubble Bath V154ΔE 0.89 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Wispy White 7006-1ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.