Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Yellow Polka Dot HDC-SM14-11
The closest Valspar colour is Orange Toffee (2007-1C), at ΔE 1.00 — near-exact.
Orange Toffee is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Orange Toffee really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00near-exact
- LRV
- 57.01Behr is 56
- Hex
- #FFB861#FCB867 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Orange Toffee is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cantaloupe Smile 2007-2AΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Peach Tea 3002-3CΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Afternoon Tea 3002-3BΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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