Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Hunting Boots (1001-9A), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Hunting Boots is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.84 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Hunting Boots really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 9.36Behr is 8
- Hex
- #62534D#5D4E4C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Hunting Boots is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soul Searching 8004-4GΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mystic Taupe 1002-9AΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Bittersweet Molasses 8005-12GΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7 matched across all 13 brands →