Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stucco Tan BWC-26
The closest Valspar colour is Quill (V094-1), at ΔE 0.24 — indistinguishable.
Quill is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.24 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 Quill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.24indistinguishable
- LRV
- 65.31Behr is 64
- Hex
- #DED2BB#DDD1BA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Quill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vanderbilt Beach V134-1ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Aged Parchment 8005-7BΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Luscious Latte M109ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.