Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silhouette N540-4
The closest Valspar colour is Pandemonium (8004-47D), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Pandemonium is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Pandemonium really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 32
- Hex
- #9396A2#9698A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pandemonium is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lionfish 8004-46DΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Palace Walls 8004-48DΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Ashland Heights V125-4ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.