Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wild Sage 700F-5
The closest Valspar colour is Fat Cat (T697), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Fat Cat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Fat Cat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 23.01Behr is 23
- Hex
- #7E867A#7E877D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Fat Cat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beguile 5002-2AΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pacific Palisades V100-5ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Pond Leaves T696ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.