Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Warm Stone BXC-10
The closest Valspar colour is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Smoked Oyster is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 36.29Behr is 33
- Hex
- #ACA194#A79A8A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coastal Villa 6005-2AΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Land of Nod T589ΔE 2.81 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tornado Watch 6002-2AΔE 2.89 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.