Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sumatra M300-1
The closest Valspar colour is Lantern (T550), at ΔE 0.65 — indistinguishable.
Lantern is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.65 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 Lantern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.65indistinguishable
- LRV
- 79.58Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F3E5C9#F6E8CC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lantern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frolic 7003-12ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Open Arms V165ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Estate Vanilla 3004-8CΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.