Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stone Hearth 790B-6
The closest Valspar colour is Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Semi-Sweet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Semi-Sweet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 8.62Behr is 9
- Hex
- #57524E#5C5450 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Semi-Sweet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hunting Boots 1001-9AΔE 3.44 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bittersweet Molasses 8005-12GΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Moon Rock T501ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.