Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Quietude 770E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Kiss (7004-11), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Blue Kiss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Kiss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 83.45Behr is 80
- Hex
- #EAECEA#E5E7E5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Kiss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bridal Wreath V149ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Friendly Ghost V161ΔE 1.14 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Teapot 8007-1AΔE 1.25 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.