Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Shock (4005-10B), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Blue Shock is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Blue Shock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 28.05Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6E92C8#6E8FC0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Shock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Enchanted Evening 4003-8AΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Cobalt Glow 8001-45FΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Paradise Found 8002-45DΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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