Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Valley Mist 460E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Opal Fire (8003-34B), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Opal Fire is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Opal Fire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 65Behr is 64
- Hex
- #CCD6CD#C9D5CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Opal Fire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Distant Valley 5002-3AΔE 1.18 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Juniper Mist 8003-36BΔE 1.19 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Fountain Foam V099-2ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.