Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Marzipan ICC-51
The closest Valspar colour is Melted Butter (P017), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Melted Butter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Melted Butter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 66.28Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E8D3A6#ECD5AA in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Melted Butter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shifting Sands T529ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- So Close M138ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Beignet V055-2ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Marzipan ICC-51 matched across all 13 brands →