Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rivers Edge 510C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Clear Cove (V066-2), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Clear Cove is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Clear Cove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 61.23Behr is 64
- Hex
- #A9D6D5#AFD9D7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Clear Cove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crystal Aqua 5006-7BΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- High Altitude V029-1ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Lake Breeze 5007-7BΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.