Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Rosy Linen (8004-4C), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Rosy Linen is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Rosy Linen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C4B1AF#C6B1AD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rosy Linen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lovebug 1005-10BΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Berry Frost 1004-10AΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Woven Cashmere T563ΔE 2.96 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.