Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spiceberry S-G-780
The closest Valspar colour is Boston Legacy (2005-9A), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Boston Legacy is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.20 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Boston Legacy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 7.96Behr is 8
- Hex
- #624B3F#604941 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Boston Legacy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mystic Taupe 1002-9AΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Deeply Deanna T594ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Piano Brown 1004-9AΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.