Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Witch Hazel 780D-6
The closest Valspar colour is Gargoyle (8004-26E), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Gargoyle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Gargoyle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 25
- Hex
- #928E7D#8E8976 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gargoyle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Carolina 5008-2AΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Into the Wild T689ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Old Soul M352ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.