Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Urban Safari PPU8-04
The closest Valspar colour is Churchill Downs (V147-4), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Churchill Downs is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Churchill Downs really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 28.23Behr is 26
- Hex
- #9B9079#978B6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Churchill Downs is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Carolina 5008-2AΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sandalwood 6008-2BΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Good Earth 8004-23EΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Urban Safari PPU8-04 matched across all 13 brands →