Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stone Walkway QE-35
The closest Valspar colour is Patrick's Eyes (T690), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Patrick's Eyes is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Patrick's Eyes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 46.32Behr is 43
- Hex
- #BCB5A2#B5B09E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Patrick's Eyes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandy Sage 5008-1CΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Artemis 8006-1DΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Soothing Sage 8004-23CΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.