Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spa Blue P500-3
The closest Valspar colour is Perfectly Blue (4007-9B), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Perfectly Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Perfectly Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 58.34Behr is 59
- Hex
- #9FD0E7#9FD1EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Perfectly Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sonic Sky 4008-9BΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- December Solstice V070-2ΔE 2.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Open Book 8001-40CΔE 2.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.