Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silver Clouds ECC-35-1
The closest Valspar colour is Gracious Gray (8004-32D), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Gracious Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Gracious Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 39
- Hex
- #A6ABA1#A6AAA2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gracious Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coastal Jetty 5007-1CΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Building Block V145-3ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Classic Grayscale V121-2ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Clouds ECC-35-1 matched across all 13 brands →