Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunset Cloud PMD-31
The closest Valspar colour is Grizzly (8003-17E), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Grizzly is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Grizzly really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 30Behr is 32
- Hex
- #BA8C64#BE916D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Grizzly is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Friendly Tan 2008-8AΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Light Bronzer M155ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Pale Blush 3002-7CΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.