Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Embrace 730B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Lilac Gray (1003-9C), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Lilac Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Lilac Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 25.07Behr is 23
- Hex
- #988583#93817E in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lilac Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Irish Tea 1004-9CΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Channel Seal Gray 1001-9CΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Soft Rabbit Brown 1002-9CΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.