Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Song Bird S-G-540
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Lobster (V033-3), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Blue Lobster 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 Blue Lobster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 15.49Behr is 16
- Hex
- #0178AA#0078AF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Lobster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cosmic Blue 4008-10CΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- In the Mood V071-5ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blue on Blue V034-3ΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.