Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shipyard S500-6
The closest Valspar colour is Veranda Blue (4004-6B), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Veranda Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Veranda Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 15.33Behr is 15
- Hex
- #4F718A#4F6F85 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Veranda Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Folk Blue V107-5ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Retro-Colonial Blue 4006-4BΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Thundering Clouds 4005-4BΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.