Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Taffy 690A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Pink Gems (V040-2), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Pink Gems is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Pink Gems really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 60.08Behr is 58
- Hex
- #EAC0DC#ECBCD4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pink Gems is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Quartz 1002-2BΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Magic Wand 1001-2AΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Pink Icing V041-3ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.