Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rocky Creek PPF-37
The closest Valspar colour is Cornflower Blue (4008-4B), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Cornflower Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Cornflower Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 20.42Behr is 22
- Hex
- #6B808C#6F848E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cornflower Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pulitzer Blue 4008-4AΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Royal Gray 4006-4AΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Academy Gray 5001-2AΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.