Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rapture Blue 520C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Droplet (8002-38C), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Droplet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Droplet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 62
- Hex
- #A3D6DC#A7D6DD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Droplet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Angelic Blue 5003-9BΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Srsly Blue M218ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Surf Spray 5002-7BΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.