Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Teton Blue N490-4
The closest Valspar colour is Stormy Skies (8006-8D), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Stormy Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Stormy Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 31
- Hex
- #87949E#8D99A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Stormy Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Evening Eclipse 4007-3CΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Maritime Hush T693ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chrome 8006-7CΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.