Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Boiled P270-6
The closest Valspar colour is Just Ducky (V014-2), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Just Ducky is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Just Ducky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 56.71Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FFB64A#FFB737 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Just Ducky reads slightly darker than Soft Boiled in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Just Ducky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gold Abundance 3003-1AΔE 3.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Chickadee 3002-1BΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Golden Treasure 3004-1AΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.