Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Treasure Map S500-5
The closest Valspar colour is Splendid Blue (4004-6A), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Splendid Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Splendid Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 25.89Behr is 25
- Hex
- #6890AE#658FAA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Splendid Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palace Intrigue P107ΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Office Blue 4005-6AΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Royal Gray 4006-4AΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.