Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tide Pools 480E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Ocean Silk (V064-1), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Ocean Silk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Ocean Silk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 68.17Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C8DCD4#C6D8D0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ocean Silk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Distant Valley 5002-3AΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Fescue 8002-35BΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cool Mint V101-2ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.