Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr So Much Fawn OR-W02
The closest Valspar colour is Sahara Dust (8004-16A), at ΔE 0.51 — indistinguishable.
Sahara Dust is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.51 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 Sahara Dust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.51indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EFDFCB#F1E0CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sahara Dust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Sand 2007-6CΔE 0.66 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Subtle Blush 3002-8CΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Cameo White 7002-21ΔE 0.82 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.