Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Storm Lightning P310-4
The closest Valspar colour is Float Like a Butterfly (V054-2), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Float Like a Butterfly is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Float Like a Butterfly really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 78.09Behr is 79
- Hex
- #FDE399#F9E69C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Float Like a Butterfly is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- East of the Sun 8001-25BΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Chickery Chick 3008-2AΔE 2.27 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Swallowtail V017-1ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Storm Lightning P310-4 matched across all 13 brands →