Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06
The closest Valspar colour is Classic Damask (V101-5), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Classic Damask is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Classic Damask really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 22.53Behr is 23
- Hex
- #6D8887#6F8A8C in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Classic Damask is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Villa Blue 5002-4BΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Deep Thoughts T694ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Northern Juniper 5001-4BΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06 matched across all 13 brands →