Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Willow Herb 370E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Tempered Sage (6006-5A), at ΔE 0.93 — indistinguishable.
Tempered Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.93 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 Tempered Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.93indistinguishable
- LRV
- 69.51Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E3D9B7#E6DAB6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tempered Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Meadow Dew 8003-24BΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Subtle Glow V055-1ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Fennel Splash 6007-3BΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.