Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Turquoise BIC-53
The closest Valspar colour is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Smoky Mountain Spring is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Smoky Mountain Spring really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 32.11Behr is 31
- Hex
- #64A4AB#5FA0AB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoky Mountain Spring is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Chiffon V068-4ΔE 2.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Gone Fishing 5004-8AΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Blue Nebula 8002-40EΔE 4.54 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.