Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Solar Flare S-G-250
The closest Valspar colour is Autumn Glimmer (2003-1A), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Autumn Glimmer is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Autumn Glimmer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 31.83Behr is 32
- Hex
- #EC793C#E67C41 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Autumn Glimmer reads slightly lighter than Solar Flare in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Autumn Glimmer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carrot Cake 2007-3AΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Sandy Peppers 8001-17GΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Late Bloomer V046-4ΔE 3.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.