Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rainwater P450-3
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Wave (5006-9C), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Sea Wave 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 Sea Wave really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 57.53Behr is 60
- Hex
- #83D6D1#87D9D2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Wave is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dip in the Pool V027-2ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Electro Chill V065-3ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Fresh Mist 5008-9CΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.