Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silver Bullet N520-2
The closest Valspar colour is Rocky Shelter (8006-11C), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Rocky Shelter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Rocky Shelter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 56
- Hex
- #C0C2C2#C5C5C3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rocky Shelter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Morn 8006-11BΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Filtered Shade 4003-1BΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Gravity 4005-1BΔE 1.95 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Bullet N520-2 matched across all 13 brands →