Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Speedboat M490-3
The closest Valspar colour is Angel Sol (8002-43C), at ΔE 0.86 — indistinguishable.
Angel Sol is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.86 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 Angel Sol really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.86indistinguishable
- LRV
- 47Behr is 48
- Hex
- #90BDD3#90BFD4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Angel Sol is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Boutonniere V069-3ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Ethereal Blue M327ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Ice Sculpture 5001-7BΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.