Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Strong Winds N380-4
The closest Valspar colour is Building Block (V145-3), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Building Block is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Building Block really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 38.71Behr is 37
- Hex
- #A8A89F#A3A59B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Building Block is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coastal Jetty 5007-1CΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Gracious Gray 8004-32DΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Wet Pavement 5006-2AΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.