Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Placid Sea P470-5
The closest Valspar colour is Marrakech Mile (M249), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Marrakech Mile is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.27 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Marrakech Mile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 31.1Behr is 34
- Hex
- #01A7B8#1CADBA in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Marrakech Mile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Utopia Beckons V029-2ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Exotic Sea 5004-10BΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- The Crowd Roars! 8001-38EΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.