Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stone Walls PPU8-19
The closest Valspar colour is Soothing Sage (8004-23C), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Soothing Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Soothing Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B4AC95#AFA791 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soothing Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Artemis 8006-1DΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Afternoon Nap T679ΔE 2.49 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Green Turquoise 8004-26DΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.