Behr 310A-2 and Valspar 6008-5B, ΔE 3.59 apart
Behr Gold Buttercup (310A-2) and Valspar Heart of Palm (6008-5B) measure a delta-E of 3.59 apart. Gold Buttercup is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 24.8 and 23.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Heart of Palm depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Gold Buttercup and Valspar Heart of Palm are delta-E 3.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Gold Buttercup and Valspar Heart of Palm is delta-E 3.59.
Behr Gold Buttercup is lighter than Valspar Heart of Palm by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gold Buttercup | Heart of Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Valspar |
| Code | 310A-2 | 6008-5B |
| Hex | #FFE8BB | #F3E3B7 |
| Light reflectance | 83.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 24.8 | 23.5 |
| Hue angle | 87.3° | 93.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |