Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34
The closest Valspar colour is Tropical Oasis (5004-8B), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Tropical Oasis is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Tropical Oasis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 21.44Behr is 23
- Hex
- #3C8B95#408E99 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tropical Oasis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Dance 5002-8BΔE 1.86 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rickrack V068-5ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Tidal Teal 5006-8BΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34 matched across all 13 brands →