Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Wheat BXC-40
The closest Valspar colour is Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Sandstone Cliff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Sandstone Cliff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 52Behr is 53
- Hex
- #D7BB98#D9BD9C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sandstone Cliff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mish Mosh 8004-16CΔE 1.56 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Crushed Nutmeg M116ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Spiced Latte V089-2ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.