Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05
The closest Valspar colour is Rue Bourbon (8004-9F), at ΔE 1.00 — near-exact.
Rue Bourbon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Rue Bourbon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #6A5245#6B5446 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rue Bourbon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sumatra Blend 2008-9AΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- If a Tree Fell … V131-6ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Arctic Tundra T585ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05 matched across all 13 brands →