Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunny Gazebo PPF-12
The closest Valspar colour is Ivory Essence (3006-8C), at ΔE 0.73 — indistinguishable.
Ivory Essence is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.73 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 Ivory Essence really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.73indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.92Behr is 76
- Hex
- #ECE1CB#EDE1CC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ivory Essence is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Courtyard Tan 7002-13ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Ivory Lace 7003-6ΔE 1.09 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Cremini Mushroom 8003-21AΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.