Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vibrant 370B-6
The closest Valspar colour is Sweet Mustard (3008-1B), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Sweet Mustard is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Sweet Mustard really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 70.14Behr is 70
- Hex
- #FFD542#FFD44D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sweet Mustard is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Promise 3003-1CΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Backlit Lemon V017-2ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Hive Delight V018-2ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.