Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rain Drop 580E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Dreamstress (8003-44A), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Dreamstress is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Dreamstress really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 73
- Hex
- #D6E4EA#D4E0E8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dreamstress is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- London Lights V110-1ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Shady Lady V137-1ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Horizon Gray T642ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.