Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sonata Blue BNC-08
The closest Valspar colour is Blissful Blue (4005-3C), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Blissful Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Blissful Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 30.15Behr is 33
- Hex
- #8598A7#8A9EAE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blissful Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Skylights 4006-3CΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Acier Tint 4004-3CΔE 2.54 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- New Toile T611ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.