Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Poetry Reading MQ5-17
The closest Valspar colour is Lavender Blue (V074-4), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Lavender Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Lavender Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 43.78Behr is 42
- Hex
- #A2B2CE#9FAEC9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lavender Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonnie Blue 8003-47CΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Brush Stroke 8003-46CΔE 3.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Safe Haven V037-2ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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