Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Weathered Sandstone 290E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Gentle Slumber (V133-1), at ΔE 0.66 — indistinguishable.
Gentle Slumber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.66 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 Gentle Slumber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.66indistinguishable
- LRV
- 71.62Behr is 73
- Hex
- #E9DAC9#ECDCCA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gentle Slumber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Biscuit Crumbs V166ΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Soft-Spoken 8007-11EΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sahara Dust 8004-16AΔE 1.05 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Weathered Sandstone 290E-1 matched across all 13 brands →