Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wild Wheat PMD-96
The closest Valspar colour is Straw Hat (V055-3), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Straw Hat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Straw Hat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 52.28Behr is 54
- Hex
- #DEBB74#E4BC74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Straw Hat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harpswell Green 3007-5CΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Swiftly Green 3008-5CΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Veranda Yellow 3005-6AΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.