Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sea Ridge 540B-6
The closest Valspar colour is Rolling Sea (5001-10B), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Rolling Sea is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Rolling Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 29.61Behr is 32
- Hex
- #3F9FC2#45A3CB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rolling Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Infinity V033-2ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Skyscape 4007-10AΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Estero Sky V071-4ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.