Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Turtle Dove 400E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Ancient Olive (6001-3A), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Ancient Olive is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Ancient Olive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DEDCC9#E3E1CF in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ancient Olive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dream Grass 8003-27AΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- White Moss V096-1ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Angora Whisper M342ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.