Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Slate Gray 6695
The closest Valspar colour is City Storm (4008-2A), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
City Storm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 City Storm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 22.96Behr is 24
- Hex
- #808585#838684 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if City Storm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grey Suit 4004-2AΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- The North Wind Blows V140-5ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Barometer M259ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.