Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shell Brook 690E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Winter Dawn (7004-1), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Winter Dawn is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.06 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Winter Dawn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 77.85Behr is 81
- Hex
- #E7E4E3#EEE7E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Winter Dawn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Most Delicate T543ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Naivete 7001-21ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- Subtle T542ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.