Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Prelude 740E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Lagoon Reflection (8004-37D), at ΔE 0.60 — indistinguishable.
Lagoon Reflection is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.60 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 Lagoon Reflection really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.60indistinguishable
- LRV
- 46Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A9B8BB#AAB9BD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lagoon Reflection is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grey Brook 5001-1BΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Artisan Blue M228ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Matt on Monday 8004-40CΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.