Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Split Rail N250-6
The closest Valspar colour is Brownie Scout (V084-5), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Brownie Scout is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Brownie Scout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 16.49Behr is 17
- Hex
- #8B6A52#8E6C51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Brownie Scout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mocha Syrup 3002-9BΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Dark Toast 3001-9BΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dancing Bear M137ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.