Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Yellow Gold 360D-6
The closest Valspar colour is Mustard Glaze (3006-3A), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Mustard Glaze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Mustard Glaze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 51.7Behr is 50
- Hex
- #E9B745#E2B64E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mustard Glaze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Buzzworthy V054-4ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Nectar 8001-24FΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Dylan Velvet 3008-5BΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.