Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soaring Sky S530-1
The closest Valspar colour is Hazy (T661), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Hazy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Hazy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 61.01Behr is 62
- Hex
- #C4CED9#C4D1DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Hazy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faded Indigo V109-2ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- City of Lights V110-2ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Blueberry Ice 8002-45AΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.