Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Syrup MQ2-02
The closest Valspar colour is Café Miel (2008-7C), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Café Miel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Café Miel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 28.05Behr is 28
- Hex
- #B48765#B18867 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Café Miel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinnamon Scone V085-4ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Sassafras Tea V087-4ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Coffee Gelato 2004-7CΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.