Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sleek White OR-W15
The closest Valspar colour is Abel (8007-8C), at ΔE 0.75 — indistinguishable.
Abel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.75 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 Abel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.75indistinguishable
- LRV
- 90Behr is 92
- Hex
- #F8F3E6#FAF6E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Abel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Betsy's Linen 7005-16ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Crème de la Crème T660ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Lemon Edge 7003-23ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.