Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1
The closest Valspar colour is Cuddle (3005-4B), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Cuddle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Cuddle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 82.34Behr is 86
- Hex
- #FDE9B7#FFEDBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cuddle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Cream 3006-4CΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Lemon Butter 3008-4BΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Creamy Oat 3002-2CΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1 matched across all 13 brands →