Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sky Watch HDC-MD-14
The closest Valspar colour is Beach Sparkle (5004-9C), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Beach Sparkle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Beach Sparkle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 55.73Behr is 55
- Hex
- #84D2D8#8ACFD6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Beach Sparkle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Mist 5006-7CΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Big Sky Country M325ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Droplet 8002-38CΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.