Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42
The closest Valspar colour is Teddy (8004-12E), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Teddy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Teddy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 25
- Hex
- #AA8064#A88168 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Teddy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dockside V084-4ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Elegant Earth M135ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Faded Redwood V083-4ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.