Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Silver Leaf W-F-720
The closest Valspar colour is Cravat (8007-5C), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Cravat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Cravat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 88Behr is 84
- Hex
- #F3F1E4#EDECE0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cravat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polar White 7003-16ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Morning Breeze 8007-5EΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Paramount White 7006-22ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.