Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rain Song 580A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Serenity (4005-7B), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Serenity is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Serenity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 67.48Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C9D8EA#C5D5E9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Serenity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Romance V073-1ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Carousel Purple 8002-46BΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Quiet Rain 8003-46AΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.