Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Salt Crystal QE-25
The closest Valspar colour is Polar White (7003-16), at ΔE 0.52 — indistinguishable.
Polar White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.52 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 Polar White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.52indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83.74Behr is 85
- Hex
- #F0ECDF#F0EDE0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Polar White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cravat 8007-5CΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Statuesque 7002-5ΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Crème de la Crème T660ΔE 1.02 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.