Timber Dust → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Valspar Timber Dust (VR078D), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Timber Dust
If you love Valspar Timber Dust 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.
Timber Dust (VR078D) is a medium-dark brown with warm timber brown undertones. A warm, woody brown with sawdust quality. Darker than Frappe, lighter than London Coach. Organic and crafted. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 20) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Timber Dust 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 good news: there is a strong Behr match for Timber Dust. Armadillo (PPU5-02) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Armadillo is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
Behr Matches for Timber Dust
Armadillo is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
| Timber Dust | Armadillo | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 20 | 17 |
| Hex | #958D83 | #8C8276 |
| Undertone | Warm Timber Brown | Warm Earthy Brown |
| Family | Brown | Brown |
Undertone Comparison
Timber Dust has warm timber brown undertones. A warm, woody brown with sawdust quality. Darker than Frappe, lighter than London Coach. Organic and crafted.
Armadillo has warm earthy brown undertones. A warm, earthy brown-gray. Named for the armored animal, it carries a tough, natural quality. Deeper than Hazelwood.
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
Timber Dust in Your Room
Warm and woody. In bright rooms, the brown is visible. In dim rooms, a warm dark neutral.
Armadillo in Your Room
Warm and earthy. In bright rooms, the warm brown shows. In dim rooms, a warm dark neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Timber Dust has an LRV of 20, while Armadillo has an LRV of 17. 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 Timber Dust
Valspar recommends Timber Dust for: accent wall, exterior, office, dining room, cabinets. With an LRV of 20, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Armadillo is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, office, dining room, kitchen cabinets. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Armadillo in the same rooms you planned for Timber Dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Timber Dust (VR078D) is Armadillo (PPU5-02) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Armadillo 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. Timber Dust is a Valspar color with warm timber brown undertones and an LRV of 20. Armadillo is a Behr color with warm earthy brown undertones and an LRV of 17. With a Delta E of 2.5, 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 2.5, 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.