Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Torchlight 290B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Croissant (3002-4A), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Croissant is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Croissant really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 65.28Behr is 65
- Hex
- #FDCB85#FFC985 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Croissant is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Halcyon Days V052-2ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Deviled Eggs P015ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Buttered Up V053-3ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.