Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shark Tooth BWC-17
The closest Valspar colour is Divine Cream (7006-8), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Divine Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Divine Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 77.05Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E5E4D8#E4E1D3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Divine Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- City Steam 7006-5ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Salute 7006-12ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Angora Whisper M342ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.