Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sparkling Silver HDC-MD-06G
The closest Valspar colour is Sonnet Gray (T654), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Sonnet Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Sonnet Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62.89Behr is 62
- Hex
- #CBD1CE#CBD0CD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sonnet Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Northern Sky 5001-3BΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Pelican 4007-1AΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Bay Waves 4008-1AΔE 1.66 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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