Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18
The closest Valspar colour is Chopped Almonds (T680), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Chopped Almonds is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Chopped Almonds really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 56.85Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CFC6AF#CFC5AE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Chopped Almonds is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancient Relic M302ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Snake Charmer 8004-23BΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sheepskin Rug 8004-20BΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.