Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Polar Drift PPU14-17
The closest Valspar colour is Spun Sugar (8004-41A), at ΔE 0.95 — indistinguishable.
Spun Sugar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.95 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 Spun Sugar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.95indistinguishable
- LRV
- 63Behr is 65
- Hex
- #C8D1D6#CCD5DA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Spun Sugar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Catalyst Gray T652ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Highlights 8006-8AΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- New North V138-2ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polar Drift PPU14-17 matched across all 13 brands →