Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sugar Maple S230-5
The closest Valspar colour is Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Sturdy Bronze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Sturdy Bronze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 33.37Behr is 31
- Hex
- #BC9579#B99072 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sturdy Bronze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinnamon Scone V085-4ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Changing Seasons 3001-9CΔE 2.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sassafras Tea V087-4ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.