Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Shoe MQ3-37
The closest Valspar colour is Simply Subtle Pink (2006-8C), at ΔE 0.63 — indistinguishable.
Simply Subtle Pink is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.63 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 Simply Subtle Pink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.63indistinguishable
- LRV
- 67.44Behr is 69
- Hex
- #E7D3C3#E8D5C6 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Simply Subtle Pink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari Map 8004-12AΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Puppy Paws M144ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Cake Batter 2007-8CΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.