Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Southern Evening 550D-7
The closest Valspar colour is Dragon's Lair (8003-41F), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.
Dragon's Lair is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 Dragon's Lair really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.70very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 12
- Hex
- #316073#34657D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dragon's Lair is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Am I Blue? V106-6ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Cottage by the Sea V069-5ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Chintz 8002-43FΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Evening 550D-7 matched across all 13 brands →