Wheat Bread → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Behr Wheat Bread (PPU4-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Wheat Bread
If you love Behr Wheat Bread but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Wheat Bread (PPU4-13) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige with honey undertones. More distinctly beige than Silver Drop. Cozy and traditional. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wheat Bread and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Wheat Bread. Rattan (VR085C) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Rattan is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Wheat Bread
Rattan is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
| Wheat Bread | Rattan | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 59 |
| Hex | #D1C3AD | #D2C9B9 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Sandy Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Wheat Bread has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige with honey undertones. More distinctly beige than Silver Drop. Cozy and traditional.
Rattan has warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy beige with a natural, woven quality. Like the furniture material it's named for, it feels organic and textural. Warmer and sandier than a greige, lighter and airier than a deep beige.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Wheat Bread's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Rattan's warm sandy beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Wheat Bread in Your Room
The golden warmth is consistent and reliable. In south-facing rooms, it glows. In north-facing rooms, it still reads as a pleasant warm neutral.
Rattan in Your Room
The sandy warmth is consistent and inviting. In south-facing rooms, it glows with a natural warmth. In north-facing rooms, it reads as a warm, soft neutral. Pairs beautifully with natural fibers and wood.
LRV and Brightness
Wheat Bread has an LRV of 58, while Rattan has an LRV of 59. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Wheat Bread
Behr recommends Wheat Bread for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. With an LRV of 58, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Rattan is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Rattan in the same rooms you planned for Wheat Bread.
Wheat Bread in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Wheat Bread (PPU4-13) is Rattan (VR085C) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Rattan is the closest Valspar option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Wheat Bread is a Behr color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 58. Rattan is a Valspar color with warm sandy beige undertones and an LRV of 59. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.