Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Solar Storm P250-5
The closest Valspar colour is Cantaloupe Smile (2007-2A), at ΔE 0.56 — indistinguishable.
Cantaloupe Smile is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.56 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 Cantaloupe Smile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.56indistinguishable
- LRV
- 61.77Behr is 62
- Hex
- #FFC16F#FFC16C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cantaloupe Smile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peach Tea 3002-3CΔE 0.72 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Orange Toffee 2007-1CΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Golden Chime 3006-5CΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.