Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sturdy Brown MQ2-48
The closest Valspar colour is Skylark (V134-5), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Skylark 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 Skylark really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 22.88Behr is 25
- Hex
- #95806A#9B856F in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Skylark is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cavern V133-5ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Rugged 3008-9CΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Chocolate Cream Pie M143ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.