Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Swiss Coffee 12
The closest Valspar colour is Polar White (7003-16), at ΔE 0.21 — indistinguishable.
Polar White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.21 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 Polar White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.21indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83.74Behr is 84
- Hex
- #F0ECDF#F1EDE0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Polar White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Statuesque 7002-5ΔE 0.57 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Wings of an Angel V153ΔE 0.80 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Crème de la Crème T660ΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.