Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Puddle 790B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Gray Matter (T521), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Gray Matter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Gray Matter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 32.28Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A09995#9F9591 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gray Matter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Channel Seal Gray 1001-9CΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Feather Quill 8006-12DΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Storm Rolling In 8004-1DΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.