Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Squirrel 790D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Artichoke (6003-2A), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Artichoke is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Artichoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 24.06Behr is 26
- Hex
- #8D8679#8F8A7D in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Artichoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Soul M352ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Big Apple 8006-2FΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Gargoyle 8004-26EΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.