Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunset Beige 260F-4
The closest Valspar colour is Maple Tan (V085-3), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Maple Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Maple Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 42.23Behr is 42
- Hex
- #D4A482#D0A584 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Maple Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Key Wester V086-3ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Cinnamon Mocha M134ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Vienna Beige 2004-8AΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.