Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sonic Blue T15-11
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Serenade (5002-8A), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Sea Serenade is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Serenade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 37.11Behr is 34
- Hex
- #67AFBE#5BA8B9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Serenade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Chiffon V068-4ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Blue Nebula 8002-40EΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Smoky Mountain Spring V067-4ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.