Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr River Valley 580F-4
The closest Valspar colour is Wave Goodbye (V137-4), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Wave Goodbye is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Wave Goodbye really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 37.37Behr is 37
- Hex
- #97A7B4#94A5B7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Wave Goodbye is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- New Toile T611ΔE 2.67 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Acier Tint 4004-3CΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Brush Stroke 8003-46CΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.