Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stone Brown 250F-4
The closest Valspar colour is Free Wheeling (2006-10A), at ΔE 2.68 — very close.
Free Wheeling is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.68 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 Free Wheeling really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.68very close
- LRV
- 32.36Behr is 34
- Hex
- #AE9685#B79983 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Free Wheeling is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faint Maple 2008-9CΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Woodland Stone 2007-9CΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Sturdy Bronze 3001-7CΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.