Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Valspar colour is Mystic Sea (5007-7A), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Mystic Sea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Mystic Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 70.38Behr is 71
- Hex
- #BDE2DC#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mystic Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polar Ice P065ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Touch of Frost 8002-36AΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Sea Breath 5006-7AΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.