ComparisonComparisonBehr HDC-AC-26 and Valspar 4002-2C, ΔE 6.44 apart
Behr Sarsaparilla (HDC-AC-26) and Valspar Black Raisin (4002-2C) measure a delta-E of 6.44 apart. Sarsaparilla is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Black Raisin holds more color, chroma 7.2 against 4.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sarsaparilla reads as a red cast at hue angle 20.0 degrees, Black Raisin as a red undertone at 47.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Black Raisin depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 4.1 rather than matching by name.
Behr Sarsaparilla and Valspar Black Raisin are delta-E 6.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Sarsaparilla and Valspar Black Raisin is delta-E 6.44.
Behr Sarsaparilla is lighter than Valspar Black Raisin by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Black Raisin carries more color than Behr Sarsaparilla - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sarsaparilla | Black Raisin | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Valspar |
| Code | HDC-AC-26 | 4002-2C |
| Hex | #4B4242 | #433631 |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Undertone | red cast | red undertone |
| Chroma | 4.1 | 7.2 |
| Hue angle | 20.0° | 47.6° |
| Color family | black | black |