Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tribal Drum T12-13
The closest Valspar colour is Moon Rock (T501), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Moon Rock is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Moon Rock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4F4845#514843 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Moon Rock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ebony Keys 8006-2GΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Bittersweet Molasses 8005-12GΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Momentous Occasion 8005-10GΔE 3.81 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.