Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Serenade (5002-8A), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Sea Serenade is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.16 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Sea Serenade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 37.11Behr is 40
- Hex
- #67AFBE#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Serenade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rapids 5004-10AΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Cerulean Skies 8002-38DΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Swim 5006-8AΔE 3.94 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5 matched across all 13 brands →