Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Utah Sky 560A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Gentle Wind (4006-9B), at ΔE 0.84 — indistinguishable.
Gentle Wind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.84 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 Gentle Wind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.84indistinguishable
- LRV
- 61.95Behr is 60
- Hex
- #AFD4EB#AED1E8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gentle Wind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Escape 4007-7BΔE 1.33 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- December Solstice V070-2ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Serendipity Blue V071-1ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.