Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sailor S-H-600
The closest Valspar colour is Demon Blue (V037-3), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Demon Blue is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Demon Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 9.6Behr is 10
- Hex
- #45558D#445780 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Demon Blue reads slightly lighter than Sailor in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Demon Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Karmic Grape 4002-8CΔE 3.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sapphire Earbobs 8003-46FΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Purple Frenzy 4004-10CΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.