Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Toasty Gray N320-2
The closest Valspar colour is Wet Concrete (8006-2C), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Wet Concrete is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Wet Concrete really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 60Behr is 61
- Hex
- #D0CABF#D1CCC0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Wet Concrete is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Sands 5008-1BΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Secluded Beach V146-1ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Heritage Gray 7007-24ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.