Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wasabi Powder PPU9-10
The closest Valspar colour is Oakmoss (6005-3C), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Oakmoss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Oakmoss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 43.52Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B9B18D#BDB38F in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Oakmoss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Willow V096-3ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Botanical Beauty V095-3ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Withered Moss 6007-3CΔE 2.05 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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