Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Reef Blue S490-3
The closest Valspar colour is Angel Sol (8002-43C), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Angel Sol is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Angel Sol really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 47
- Hex
- #90BDD3#93BDCF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Angel Sol is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Arctic Sunrise 8003-41CΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ethereal Blue M327ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Boutonniere V069-3ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.