Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Very Navy M500-7
The closest Valspar colour is Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Midnight Shadow is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.17 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 Midnight Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 7.9Behr is 6
- Hex
- #405162#3A4859 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Midnight Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Fedora V111-6ΔE 3.28 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rogue Blue 5009-2ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Motor City Blue 4005-4CΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.