Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Tart M160-3
The closest Valspar colour is Mad About Maddie (8002-9C), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Mad About Maddie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Mad About Maddie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 52Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EFAEA7#EAAEA9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mad About Maddie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faithful Rose 2001-6BΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Faint of Heart V042-3ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Shaded Primrose 8002-7CΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.