Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shutter Gray PPU25-18
The closest Valspar colour is The North Wind Blows (V140-5), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.
The North Wind Blows is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 The North Wind Blows really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.70very close
- LRV
- 22.25Behr is 21
- Hex
- #7F837D#797F7D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if The North Wind Blows is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- City Storm 4008-2AΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Grey Suit 4004-2AΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Gotham City V117-3ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shutter Gray PPU25-18 matched across all 13 brands →