Summerhouse Beige → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Valspar Summerhouse Beige (VR085E), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Summerhouse Beige
If you love Valspar Summerhouse Beige but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Summerhouse Beige (VR085E) is a light beige with warm summer beige undertones. A warm, light beige with a breezy, summery quality. Lighter than Rattan, warmer than Filtered Shade. Like the warm wood of a beachside summerhouse. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 65) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Summerhouse Beige and every Behr 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) with a Delta E of 2.8, which is a "good match" level match. Creamy Mushroom is the closest Behr option. Very close match. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Summerhouse Beige
Creamy Mushroom is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
| Summerhouse Beige | Creamy Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 65 | 60 |
| Hex | #D7D0C2 | #D4CBBB |
| Undertone | Warm Summer Beige | Warm Mushroom Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Summerhouse Beige has warm summer beige undertones. A warm, light beige with a breezy, summery quality. Lighter than Rattan, warmer than Filtered Shade. Like the warm wood of a beachside summerhouse.
Creamy Mushroom has warm mushroom beige undertones. A light, warm beige with an organic mushroom quality. Earthy without being dark.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Summerhouse Beige in Your Room
Warm and breezy. In bright rooms, light and inviting. In dim rooms, gentle warmth.
Creamy Mushroom in Your Room
Warm and natural. Reads as a light earthy beige in most conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Summerhouse Beige has an LRV of 65, while Creamy Mushroom has an LRV of 60. 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 Summerhouse Beige
Valspar recommends Summerhouse Beige for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. With an LRV of 65, this is a light 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.
Creamy Mushroom is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Summerhouse Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Summerhouse Beige (VR085E) is Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) with a Delta E of 2.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Creamy Mushroom is the closest Behr 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. Summerhouse Beige is a Valspar color with warm summer beige undertones and an LRV of 65. Creamy Mushroom is a Behr color with warm mushroom beige undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 2.8, 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 2.8, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.