Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A
The closest Valspar colour is Portland Twilight (V121-3), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Portland Twilight is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Portland Twilight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 14.96Behr is 16
- Hex
- #6C6C67#6F6F6D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Portland Twilight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rugged Suede 4003-2BΔE 2.79 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Almost Charcoal 4008-2BΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ground Truth 8006-11EΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A matched across all 13 brands →