Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Urban Raincoat N440-2
The closest Valspar colour is Degas Blue (8004-35B), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Degas Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Degas Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 56Behr is 58
- Hex
- #B9C8C9#BDCBCA in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Degas Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Milky Way 8004-37BΔE 1.93 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Scottish Heath T634ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Artiste 8003-39BΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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