Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sky Blue T14-5
The closest Valspar colour is Stillness (7005-2), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Stillness is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Stillness really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 81.18Behr is 78
- Hex
- #D9EDE9#D3E9E5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Stillness is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Blue 5004-9AΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Mint Whisper 5008-7AΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Tropical Mist 5002-7AΔE 2.18 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.