Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Riviera Blue 540B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Topaz (V070-4), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Blue Topaz is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Blue Topaz really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 42.27Behr is 41
- Hex
- #72B7D9#65B4D8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Topaz is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Frolic 4008-10AΔE 1.83 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- BFF Blue 8001-42DΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tribute V071-3ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.