Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sunken Pool S440-1
The closest Valspar colour is Snow in June (V102-1), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Snow in June is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Snow in June really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 68.51Behr is 69
- Hex
- #C9DCDB#C8DDDA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Snow in June is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquatic Edge 5003-5AΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Cool Mint V101-2ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Breath of Green M335ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.