Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Regatta Bay 550F-6
The closest Valspar colour is Folk Blue (V107-5), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Folk Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Folk Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 14.11Behr is 14
- Hex
- #4E6D7F#496C7E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Folk Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aristocratic M336ΔE 3.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bountiful Blue 4007-6BΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Veranda Blue 4004-6BΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.