Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Squash Bisque M240-5
The closest Valspar colour is Fragrant Coriander (3002-6A), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Fragrant Coriander is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Fragrant Coriander really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 52.24Behr is 50
- Hex
- #EAB583#E7B17C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Fragrant Coriander is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Plaster P013ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Spun Gold 3001-5CΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Gilded Age P087ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Squash Bisque M240-5 matched across all 13 brands →