Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Nutmeg ICC-71
The closest Valspar colour is Delta Sandbar (2005-9C), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Delta Sandbar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Delta Sandbar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 26.29Behr is 25
- Hex
- #A28776#A18571 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Delta Sandbar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fudgecicle 2004-9CΔE 2.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Café Américaine T586ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Tempered Allspice 2006-9CΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.