Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Saltwater 580E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Faded Indigo (V109-2), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Faded Indigo is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Faded Indigo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 61.05Behr is 62
- Hex
- #BFCFDB#C2D0DE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Faded Indigo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hazy T661ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Blueberry Ice 8002-45AΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Quiet Rain 8003-46AΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.