Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Brownie 180F-7
The closest Valspar colour is Boston Legacy (2005-9A), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Boston Legacy is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Boston Legacy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 7.96Behr is 7
- Hex
- #624B3F#604840 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Boston Legacy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deeply Deanna T594ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Piano Brown 1004-9AΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Mystic Taupe 1002-9AΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.