Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tasmanian Sea S440-5
The closest Valspar colour is Villa Blue (5002-4B), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Villa Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 Villa Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 23.88Behr is 23
- Hex
- #6D8C8B#658A8A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Villa Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classic Damask V101-5ΔE 2.67 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Ship Shape V102-5ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Teal & Tonic M304ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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