Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Teal Bayou 530D-6
The closest Valspar colour is My Skiff (V104-4), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
My Skiff 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 My Skiff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 25.76Behr is 25
- Hex
- #5993A3#4F93A2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if My Skiff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Dance 5002-8BΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Flood Tide 5001-6AΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Gone Fishing 5004-8AΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.