Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sugar Pool T12-19
The closest Valspar colour is Clear Cove (V066-2), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Clear Cove is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Clear Cove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 61.23Behr is 62
- Hex
- #A9D6D5#AED6D4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Clear Cove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crystal Aqua 5006-7BΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Lake Breeze 5007-7BΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Sea Inspired V064-2ΔE 2.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.