Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wanderer 770D-7
The closest Valspar colour is Midnight Forest (8004-20G), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Midnight Forest is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Midnight Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #625745#5E5648 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Midnight Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Smudge 6001-2CΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Turkish Coffee 6003-2CΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Roasted Sepia 6006-2CΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.