Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunny Side Up P270-7
The closest Valspar colour is Kernel of Truth (V015-3), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Kernel of Truth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Kernel of Truth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 51.84Behr is 49
- Hex
- #FFA901#F9AB1D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Kernel of Truth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Glow 3001-1AΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Queen Anne M226ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Just Ducky V014-2ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sunny Side Up P270-7 matched across all 13 brands →