Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunporch 300B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Whipped Apricot (2007-2B), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Whipped Apricot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Whipped Apricot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 71.01Behr is 70
- Hex
- #FFD293#FFD18C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Whipped Apricot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deviled Eggs P015ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Croissant 3002-4AΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Lazy Sun 3006-6AΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.