Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sonoran Sands ECC-43-1
The closest Valspar colour is September Fog (6003-1A), at ΔE 0.86 — indistinguishable.
September Fog is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.86 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 September Fog really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.86indistinguishable
- LRV
- 67.85Behr is 67
- Hex
- #DDD6C9#DDD5C6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if September Fog is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Putty 6006-1AΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Perfect Crust T555ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Light Raffia 3008-10BΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sonoran Sands ECC-43-1 matched across all 13 brands →