Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Precious Stone M470-6
The closest Valspar colour is Rickrack (V068-5), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Rickrack is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Rickrack really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 20.69Behr is 20
- Hex
- #408798#328696 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rickrack is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tropical Oasis 5004-8BΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Aqua Dance 5002-8BΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Blue Spirit 8002-41EΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Precious Stone M470-6 matched across all 13 brands →