Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pure Turquoise M460-4
The closest Valspar colour is Cerulean Skies (8002-38D), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Cerulean Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Cerulean Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 45
- Hex
- #7EBFC5#7ABEC2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cerulean Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquamarine V066-3ΔE 2.76 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Enchanted Isle V065-4ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Bay Mist 5006-7CΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pure Turquoise M460-4 matched across all 13 brands →