Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Valspar colour is Cadet Song (8004-38G), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Cadet Song is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Cadet Song really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #334C57#33505E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cadet Song is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Galaxy 8003-41GΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Deep Pacific V107-6ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Deep Twilight Blue 4007-6CΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →