Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Surfer 510D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Swim (5006-8A), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Swim is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Swim really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 39.88Behr is 41
- Hex
- #68B6B6#70B8BA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Swim is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cerulean Skies 8002-38DΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Aquamarine V066-3ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Enchanted Isle V065-4ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.