Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rain Water 560C-1
The closest Valspar colour is Dreamstress (8003-44A), at ΔE 0.42 — indistinguishable.
Dreamstress is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.42 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)
- 0.42indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 76
- Hex
- #D6E4EA#D6E5EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dreamstress is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gauzy Calico M326ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Bare Minimum 8003-43AΔE 1.44 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Blown Glass 8003-39AΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.