Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Snowdrop 530A-1
The closest Valspar colour is Open Skies (P105), at ΔE 1.05 — near-exact.
Open Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.05 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 Open Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.05near-exact
- LRV
- 76.45Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D3E6EA#D5EAEF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Open Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Babymoon Blue V031-1ΔE 1.16 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Crystalline 5002-9AΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Gauzy Calico M326ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.