Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sled 750F-6
The closest Valspar colour is Hematite (4006-2C), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Hematite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Hematite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 7.02Behr is 8
- Hex
- #484B50#4C5055 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Hematite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sooty Lashes 8006-7FΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Blindfold 4007-2CΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Dark and Stormy Night M358ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.