Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Summer Citrus S-G-270
The closest Valspar colour is Carrot Cake (2007-3A), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Carrot Cake is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.24 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Carrot Cake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 35.13Behr is 36
- Hex
- #EE8441#F8822A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Carrot Cake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Fruit 2011-1ΔE 4.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Brushed Orange 2007-3BΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Autumn Glimmer 2003-1AΔE 5.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Summer Citrus S-G-270 matched across all 13 brands →