Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soapstone MQ4-14
The closest Valspar colour is Shadows of Time (8001-34G), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Shadows of Time is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Shadows of Time really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 12Behr is 14
- Hex
- #01755C#11785B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Shadows of Time is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Suede 5009-6ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bathing Beauty M216ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Deep Mint 6001-8CΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.