Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr True Walnut BXC-73
The closest Valspar colour is Milk Chocolate (2007-9B), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Milk Chocolate is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Milk Chocolate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 19.36Behr is 21
- Hex
- #8D7562#967A67 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Milk Chocolate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Universal Umber 3003-9BΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Creamy Mocha 8004-9EΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Tempered Allspice 2006-9CΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.