Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Swan Wing W-F-400
The closest Valspar colour is Cravat (8007-5C), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.
Cravat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 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 Cravat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.77indistinguishable
- LRV
- 88Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F3F1E4#F5F2E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cravat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crème de la Crème T660ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Abel 8007-8CΔE 0.98 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Gauzy White V152ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.