Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Thundercloud S520-5
The closest Valspar colour is Gray Lavender (4005-4A), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Gray Lavender is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 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 Gray Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 22.96Behr is 23
- Hex
- #70869B#70869D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gray Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Merman T601ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Norwegian Night V111-4ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Andrew's Hoodie M309ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.