Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shadows PPU25-03
The closest Valspar colour is Portland Twilight (V121-3), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Portland Twilight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Portland Twilight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 14.96Behr is 15
- Hex
- #6C6C67#6B6D6A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Portland Twilight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Grove T698ΔE 2.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Ocean Storm 4004-2BΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Campground 8004-30FΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.