Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Royal Peacock 540B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Deep Blue Sea is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Deep Blue Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 18.38Behr is 20
- Hex
- #1080A7#0087B6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Deep Blue Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue to the Bone V031-3ΔE 3.97 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blue China 5001-8BΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wishing Well 5002-10CΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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