Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr River Tour PPU15-08
The closest Valspar colour is Wet Seal (T681), at ΔE 2.93 — very close.
Wet Seal is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.93 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Wet Seal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.93very close
- LRV
- 25.27Behr is 26
- Hex
- #7F8B97#848B99 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Wet Seal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Cashmere M339ΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Norwegian Night V111-4ΔE 3.99 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Pandemonium 8004-47DΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.