Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shady Willow ECC-36-1
The closest Valspar colour is Gray Expose (5007-2A), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Gray Expose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 Gray Expose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 30.56Behr is 30
- Hex
- #97978C#939689 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gray Expose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thames Fog V144-5ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Secret Moss 5005-2AΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Seafoam Storm 5002-1CΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shady Willow ECC-36-1 matched across all 13 brands →