Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Windgate Hill MQ6-24
The closest Valspar colour is Olive Smudge (6001-2C), at ΔE 2.00 — near-exact.
Olive Smudge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 2.00 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 Olive Smudge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00near-exact
- LRV
- 8.82Behr is 10
- Hex
- #585445#5B584C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Olive Smudge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wetlands 5007-2CΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Sable Evening 5006-2CΔE 3.46 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Architect T700ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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