Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Washed Olive S350-3
The closest Valspar colour is Bayou Shade (6006-3C), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Bayou Shade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Bayou Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 52.03Behr is 52
- Hex
- #C7BF9E#C5C0A3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Bayou Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Good to Grow 8003-27CΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Wild Hillside V095-2ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
- Shaken or Stirred? T640ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.