Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spiced Latte BNC-34
The closest Valspar colour is Scented Candle (2006-9B), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Scented Candle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Scented Candle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 16.11Behr is 17
- Hex
- #846B59#886C57 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Scented Candle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brownie Scout V084-5ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Zanzibar Spice 2005-9BΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Dark Toast 3001-9BΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.