Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sharkskin PPU25-04
The closest Valspar colour is Classic Grayscale (V121-2), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Classic Grayscale is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Classic Grayscale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 38.39Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A7A7A2#A4A6A3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Classic Grayscale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Shale M219ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Stately Graystone V118-2ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Hazy Stratus 4004-1CΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.