Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Powder Lilac S550-2
The closest Valspar colour is Foghorn (8004-47B), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Foghorn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Foghorn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 54
- Hex
- #C0C2CA#BFC2CE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Foghorn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dolphin at Play 8004-46BΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- A Stitch in Time 8003-48BΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mount Nirvana 8004-45BΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.