Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Westminster N270-6
The closest Valspar colour is Haute Hickory (8004-17F), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Haute Hickory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Haute Hickory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 22Behr is 22
- Hex
- #9C7A56#9C7C5B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Haute Hickory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crunch Granola 3004-9BΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Elegant Earth M135ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Universal Umber 3003-9BΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.