Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Seagull Gray N360-1
The closest Valspar colour is Mr. Kitty (8006-3A), at ΔE 0.83 — indistinguishable.
Mr. Kitty is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.83 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 Mr. Kitty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.83indistinguishable
- LRV
- 70Behr is 69
- Hex
- #DBDAD4#D9D9D2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mr. Kitty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pan's Flute T658ΔE 1.14 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Recycled Glass 8004-30BΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Seashell Gray 4003-1AΔE 1.21 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.