Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Volcanic ECC-62-3
The closest Valspar colour is Caliente (M104), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Caliente is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 Caliente really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 15.99Behr is 15
- Hex
- #A95849#A55749 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Caliente is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Trolley Dash P006ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Savannah Red 1008-7BΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Tropical Nut 2003-5AΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.