Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wooden Swing 290F-5
The closest Valspar colour is River Oak (3004-9C), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
River Oak is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 River Oak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 27.07Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A78967#A58563 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if River Oak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crumbling Cork 8003-19EΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Elegant Earth M135ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Char Latte M128ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.