Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Youthful Coral 170B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Sweet Melon (1008-1B), at ΔE 2.64 — very close.
Sweet Melon is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.64 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Sweet Melon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.64very close
- LRV
- 33.47Behr is 35
- Hex
- #ED7B76#EE8073 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sweet Melon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coral Passion 2001-1BΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Peach Posey M214ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
- Powder Peach 1007-1CΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Youthful Coral 170B-5 matched across all 13 brands →