Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Swirling Water PR-W10
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Kiss (7004-11), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Blue Kiss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Blue Kiss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 83.45Behr is 81
- Hex
- #EAECEA#E6E9E9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Kiss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bridal Wreath V149ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Gentle Gray T651ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Teapot 8007-1AΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Swirling Water PR-W10 matched across all 13 brands →