Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Soft Pelican (8005-5B), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Soft Pelican is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Soft Pelican really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CDC2B2#CDC4B7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soft Pelican is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mushroom Risotto M243ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Clay Figurine M341ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Perfect Backdrop 8005-8BΔE 1.83 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.