Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Pastel MQ3-39
The closest Valspar colour is Special Peach (2004-6B), at ΔE 1.19 — near-exact.
Special Peach is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.19 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 Special Peach really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.19near-exact
- LRV
- 61.61Behr is 62
- Hex
- #EEC6AC#EDC8B1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Special Peach is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misty Loch 8003-12CΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Renaissance Fresco V083-2ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Heirloom Apricot P009ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.