Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Siberian Ice MQ3-57
The closest Valspar colour is Catalyst Gray (T652), at ΔE 0.60 — indistinguishable.
Catalyst Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.60 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 Catalyst Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.60indistinguishable
- LRV
- 68.94Behr is 68
- Hex
- #D1DADE#CFD9DE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Catalyst Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ghost Ship 4007-3AΔE 1.13 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Wisteria Snow 4003-3AΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Shady Lady V137-1ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.