Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Yellow Flash 370B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Tangy (3008-1A), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Tangy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Tangy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 66.07Behr is 65
- Hex
- #FFCE01#FFCA00 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tangy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Promise 3003-1CΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Sweet Mustard 3008-1BΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Golden Spell 3004-1BΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.