Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spartan Stone 780D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Soothing Sage (8004-23C), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Soothing Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Soothing Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 40
- Hex
- #B4AC95#AFA994 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soothing Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Afternoon Nap T679ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Artemis 8006-1DΔE 1.83 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Green Turquoise 8004-26DΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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