Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12
The closest Valspar colour is Dreamy Teal (5007-8B), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Dreamy Teal is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Dreamy Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 22.96Behr is 21
- Hex
- #39918E#2B8C8A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dreamy Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lights at Sea V028-3ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Blue Turquoise 5006-10CΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Tropical Hideaway 5007-10CΔE 4.21 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12 matched across all 13 brands →