Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pixie Wing 650C-1
The closest Valspar colour is Soft Silk (7004-2), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Soft Silk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Soft Silk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 74.5Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E1DFE3#E9E6EB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soft Silk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Subtle T542ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Gentle Violet 4002-3AΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.8 points lower.
- Mais Oui 8006-7AΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.