Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sugar Sweet 680A-2
The closest Valspar colour is Pink Gems (V040-2), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Pink Gems is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Pink Gems really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 60.08Behr is 62
- Hex
- #EAC0DC#ECC4DC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pink Gems is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Quartz 1002-2BΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Dreamy Memory 1004-4BΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Pink Destiny 1003-2BΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.