Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Suede Beige MQ3-38
The closest Valspar colour is Sand Storm (2004-10B), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Sand Storm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Sand Storm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 57.66Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D5C5B9#D9C7B9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sand Storm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tagsale Linen 3001-10CΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Desert Fortress 2008-10BΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Wisp of Cocoa 8004-13BΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.