Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Subtle Touch 790E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Thundersnow (V171), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Thundersnow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 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 Thundersnow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 68.98Behr is 71
- Hex
- #D9D8D6#DBDBD9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Thundersnow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Modern Gray 8005-1AΔE 1.05 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rocky Mountain Mist 8006-11AΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Polar Star 4005-1AΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.