Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tailwind BXC-53
The closest Valspar colour is Frolic (7003-12), at ΔE 0.64 — indistinguishable.
Frolic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.64 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 Frolic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.64indistinguishable
- LRV
- 79.74Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F2E6CE#F5E8CF in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Frolic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lantern T550ΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Cremini Mushroom 8003-21AΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Open Arms V165ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.