Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shallow Sea 520D-4
The closest Valspar colour is Cerulean Skies (8002-38D), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Cerulean Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Cerulean Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 49
- Hex
- #7EBFC5#85C5CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cerulean Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Sky Country M325ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Tidal Wave 5002-7CΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Bay Mist 5006-7CΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.