Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Urban Putty BNC-06
The closest Valspar colour is Gray-Green Linen (8004-30D), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Gray-Green Linen is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Gray-Green Linen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 43
- Hex
- #B5B7AF#B0B1A9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gray-Green Linen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Bonnet V121-1ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Urban Sunrise 4004-1BΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Coastal Jetty 5007-1CΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.