Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tidal M510-6
The closest Valspar colour is Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Atlantic Schooner is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Atlantic Schooner really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 10.67Behr is 11
- Hex
- #39607F#40607C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Atlantic Schooner is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moroccan Resort 8002-45FΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Night Fever P110ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Mountain River 4005-6CΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.