Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Whisper Yellow 300A-2
The closest Valspar colour is Popcorn (V015-1), at ΔE 1.22 — near-exact.
Popcorn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.22 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 Popcorn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.22near-exact
- LRV
- 83.06Behr is 81
- Hex
- #FFE8BF#FFE5B9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Popcorn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Creamy Oat 3002-2CΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Rose of Texas T539ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Coconut Scent 3003-4CΔE 1.61 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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