Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Apricot PPL-42
The closest Valspar colour is Cinnamon Foam (V085-2), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Cinnamon Foam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Cinnamon Foam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 64.61Behr is 68
- Hex
- #F0CCAC#F4D1AF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cinnamon Foam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chestnut Dressing T527ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Apricot Soufflé M235ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Bread Basket 3002-8BΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.