Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tonic P360-3
The closest Valspar colour is Lemon Fennel (M248), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Lemon Fennel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Lemon Fennel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 68.56Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DBDBA4#DEDDAA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lemon Fennel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sunlit Leaf V058-2ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Leaf Bud 6005-5BΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Timid Absinthe 6003-5BΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.