Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Taupe Mist PPL-78
The closest Valspar colour is Vanilla Steam (2006-10C), at ΔE 0.23 — indistinguishable.
Vanilla Steam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.23 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 Vanilla Steam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.23indistinguishable
- LRV
- 69.32Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E0D8CF#E1D9D0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Vanilla Steam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Westchester White V182ΔE 0.53 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- March Breeze 1001-10CΔE 0.90 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Mink Frost V183ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.