Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Summer Storm PPU26-22
The closest Valspar colour is Bottlenose Dolphin (8006-7E), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Bottlenose Dolphin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Bottlenose Dolphin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 15
- Hex
- #656B6F#656D74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Bottlenose Dolphin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whale Watching 8004-46FΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Crucible 4006-2BΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Iron Frost 4007-2BΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Summer Storm PPU26-22 matched across all 13 brands →