Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wilmington Tan 270F-5
The closest Valspar colour is Corky (V088-4), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Corky is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Corky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 35.13Behr is 34
- Hex
- #BB9A75#BD9872 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Corky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slice of Brioche M153ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Warm Nutmeg 8003-20EΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Doe Eyes 3002-9CΔE 2.18 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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