Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Toffee Tart M250-6
The closest Valspar colour is Shetland (8002-18E), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Shetland is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Shetland really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 30
- Hex
- #C38B4C#C08950 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Shetland is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Corner Café 3003-7CΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Butternut Tree 3002-5BΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Orange Pekoe M146ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.