Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter Wheat PMD-50
The closest Valspar colour is Caraway Seed (3005-9C), at ΔE 0.45 — indistinguishable.
Caraway Seed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.45 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 Caraway Seed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.45indistinguishable
- LRV
- 37.46Behr is 38
- Hex
- #BDA076#BDA178 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Caraway Seed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moraine V090-3ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Casual Khaki V093-3ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- My Guinea Pig T578ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.