Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23
The closest Valspar colour is Sparkling Lake (5002-3B), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Sparkling Lake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Sparkling Lake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 56.74Behr is 58
- Hex
- #B8CBC4#BCCBC4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sparkling Lake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Statue of Liberty T645ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Ocean Froth 8003-34CΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Take a Hike V100-2ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23 matched across all 13 brands →