Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Studio Taupe PPU5-07
The closest Valspar colour is Coastal Villa (6005-2A), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.
Coastal Villa is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.01 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 Coastal Villa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.01very close
- LRV
- 29.92Behr is 32
- Hex
- #9E9386#A59789 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Coastal Villa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert at Dusk M105ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- State of Mind 8005-10EΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Smoked Oyster 6005-1CΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Studio Taupe PPU5-07 matched across all 13 brands →