Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Turquoise P460-3
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Wave (5006-9C), at ΔE 2.95 — very close.
Sea Wave is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.95 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Sea Wave really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.95very close
- LRV
- 57.53Behr is 53
- Hex
- #83D6D1#75CFD0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Wave is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beach Sparkle 5004-9CΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Nautical 5007-9CΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Bay Mist 5006-7CΔE 3.86 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Turquoise P460-3 matched across all 13 brands →