Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soul Search T18-14
The closest Valspar colour is Cottage by the Sea (V069-5), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Cottage by the Sea is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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 Cottage by the Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 13.33Behr is 15
- Hex
- #306D88#377290 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cottage by the Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Swirl M260ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- In the Mood V071-5ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Moody Teal V108-5ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.