Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Refreshed ICC-92
The closest Valspar colour is Pirate Coast (5004-3A), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Pirate Coast is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Pirate Coast really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 78.21Behr is 83
- Hex
- #DDE7E1#E2EDE9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pirate Coast is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Bottle 8003-38AΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Pearly Jade V101-1ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Alpine Peak V099-1ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.