Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Carrot PMD-103
The closest Valspar colour is Clove Bud (2004-5B), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Clove Bud is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.08 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Clove Bud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 26.15Behr is 26
- Hex
- #C47954#CC764F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Clove Bud reads slightly darker than Sweet Carrot in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Clove Bud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Late Bloomer V046-4ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cattle Drive 2007-5AΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Rosy Pashmina 8002-12DΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Carrot PMD-103 matched across all 13 brands →