Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sea Salt 780C-1
The closest Valspar colour is Cravat (8007-5C), at ΔE 0.58 — indistinguishable.
Cravat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.58 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 Cravat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.58indistinguishable
- LRV
- 88Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F3F1E4#F1EFE3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cravat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polar White 7003-16ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Crème de la Crème T660ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Lemon Edge 7003-23ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.