Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17
The closest Valspar colour is Venetian Plaster (8002-12C), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Venetian Plaster is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.25 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Venetian Plaster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 38
- Hex
- #DE9E85#D7967E in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Venetian Plaster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nectarine Spice 8003-8DΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Copper Canyon P008ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Sweet Beige V082-3ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17 matched across all 13 brands →