Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silent Breeze P470-1
The closest Valspar colour is Ambient Light (V030-1), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Ambient Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Ambient Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 75.82Behr is 77
- Hex
- #C9E8EA#C6EAEC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ambient Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tropical Mist 5002-7AΔE 2.44 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- River Mist 5003-9AΔE 2.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Sea Breath 5006-7AΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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