Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spanish Leather 300D-7
The closest Valspar colour is Frontier Paradise (8004-18E), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Frontier Paradise is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Frontier Paradise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 17Behr is 16
- Hex
- #8C6C43#8E6A3F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Frontier Paradise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Curly Willow P086ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Caramel Suede V090-5ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Must Love Dogs V086-5ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spanish Leather 300D-7 matched across all 13 brands →