Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Cloud M520-1A
The closest Valspar colour is Dewdrop (4006-7A), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Dewdrop is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 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 Dewdrop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76.88Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D3E6F1#D0E3ED in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dewdrop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Air Kiss 4007-7AΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Cape Cod 8002-44AΔE 1.31 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Blue Mist 4006-9AΔE 1.46 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.