Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Southern Blue S-G-590
The closest Valspar colour is Strong Will (8001-44G), at ΔE 3.32 — very close.
Strong Will is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.32 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 Strong Will really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.32very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #214F86#365787 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Strong Will is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Miracle at Wrigley 8001-45GΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Moroccan Resort 8002-45FΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Demon Blue V037-3ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 matched across all 13 brands →