Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Poseidon S480-6
The closest Valspar colour is Aristocratic (M336), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Aristocratic is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Aristocratic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 13.88Behr is 14
- Hex
- #3D6F82#466C7C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Aristocratic reads slightly lighter than Poseidon in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Aristocratic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Folk Blue V107-5ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Am I Blue? V106-6ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Ol' Blue Eyes V105-5ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.