Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smokey Blue 540F-5
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Thunder (8004-37F), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Blue Thunder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Blue Thunder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 18Behr is 19
- Hex
- #637A80#647B84 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Thunder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Risk-Reward T692ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Play Me a Melody V106-5ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Cornflower Blue 4008-4BΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.