Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vanilla Frost BWC-23
The closest Valspar colour is Nankeen (8003-20A), at ΔE 0.43 — indistinguishable.
Nankeen is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.43 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 Nankeen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.43indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 82
- Hex
- #F1E6D5#F3E8D7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Nankeen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grow 8003-25AΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Double Scoop V176ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Polished Ivory 7006-6ΔE 1.14 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vanilla Frost BWC-23 matched across all 13 brands →