Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Stratus T16-13
The closest Valspar colour is Cry Me a River (8003-46D), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Cry Me a River is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Cry Me a River really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 30Behr is 28
- Hex
- #8396B0#8193AA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cry Me a River is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Versatile Blue M348ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Norwegian Night V111-4ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Blue Marble V110-5ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.