Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sonata 530E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Crisp Collar (8003-42C), at ΔE 1.00 — indistinguishable.
Crisp Collar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Crisp Collar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00indistinguishable
- LRV
- 59Behr is 58
- Hex
- #B7CED6#B6CDD3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Crisp Collar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shhh… V105-2ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Sailing on the Bay V106-2ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Grand Entrance V104-2ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.