Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunbath ECC-50-1
The closest Valspar colour is Oktoberfest (M108), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Oktoberfest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Oktoberfest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 66.77Behr is 69
- Hex
- #F0D19F#F1D5A5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Oktoberfest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beignet V055-2ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Shifting Sands T529ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Capricious 3005-8BΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.