Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tiny Fawn 240F-4
The closest Valspar colour is Desert Carnation (2005-7C), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Desert Carnation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Desert Carnation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 33.07Behr is 31
- Hex
- #C49072#C08B6D in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Desert Carnation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nobody But Ben P083ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Coffee Gelato 2004-7CΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Faded Redwood V083-4ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.