Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tahitian Sky M460-1
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Breath (5006-7A), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Sea Breath 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 Sea Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 73.27Behr is 77
- Hex
- #C7E4E2#C9E9E7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tropical Mist 5002-7AΔE 1.88 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Ambient Light V030-1ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Touch of Frost 8002-36AΔE 1.95 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.