Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stagecoach T12-2
The closest Valspar colour is Mona's Mane (3002-9A), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Mona's Mane is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Mona's Mane really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 12.43Behr is 12
- Hex
- #7F5B43#7F5A44 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mona's Mane is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wooden Wagon 3001-7AΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Château Mantle V085-6ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Muddy Mississippi 3004-9AΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.