Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tapestry Gold BNC-15
The closest Valspar colour is African Savannah (T509), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
African Savannah is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 African Savannah really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 31.25Behr is 32
- Hex
- #B19361#B4966B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if African Savannah is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caramel Gold 3006-7BΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Modern Avocado V093-4ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Corky V088-4ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tapestry Gold BNC-15 matched across all 13 brands →