Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stepping Stones PWL-85
The closest Valspar colour is Oyster Shoal (8005-5D), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Oyster Shoal is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.21 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Oyster Shoal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 40Behr is 37
- Hex
- #B7A895#B2A18C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Oyster Shoal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentry Gray V133-4ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Smoky Topaz V134-4ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Timber Dust 2007-10AΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Stepping Stones PWL-85 matched across all 13 brands →