Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rhythmic Blue 510E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Hatchling Blue (V103-2), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Hatchling Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 Hatchling Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 61.97Behr is 63
- Hex
- #B5D4D8#B8D5D7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Hatchling Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lakeside Find V102-2ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Fine China M314ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Easy Breezy 8002-41AΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rhythmic Blue 510E-2 matched across all 13 brands →