Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rio Sky M440-1
The closest Valspar colour is Fescue (8002-35B), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Fescue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Fescue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 67Behr is 71
- Hex
- #C5DBD3#CAE1DA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Fescue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ocean Silk V064-1ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Mint Whisper 5008-7AΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Cool Mint V101-2ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.