Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rain Washed 500E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Aquatic Edge (5003-5A), at ΔE 1.19 — near-exact.
Aquatic Edge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.19 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 Aquatic Edge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.19near-exact
- LRV
- 64.84Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C2D7D3#BED4D2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Aquatic Edge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lakeside Find V102-2ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Artiste 8003-39BΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Snow in June V102-1ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.