Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6
The closest Valspar colour is Milk Chocolate (2007-9B), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Milk Chocolate is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Milk Chocolate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 19.36Behr is 18
- Hex
- #8D7562#8B715A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Milk Chocolate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Toast 3001-9BΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mocha Syrup 3002-9BΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Nest V131-5ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6 matched across all 13 brands →