Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shimmer 450E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Acropolis (7005-4), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Acropolis is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Acropolis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 81.5Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E5EBE0#E0E9DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Acropolis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Minty Delight 5006-5AΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- New Baby Smell T657ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Wintergreen 8003-36AΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.