Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter Sage BNC-16
The closest Valspar colour is Ode to Joy (8004-20D), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Ode to Joy is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.12 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Ode to Joy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 34Behr is 34
- Hex
- #AC9C82#AA9D80 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ode to Joy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrel-Aged T580ΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sage the Day 8004-25DΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blade of Grass 8004-23DΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.