Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vintage Teal MQ6-33
The closest Valspar colour is Ship Shape (V102-5), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Ship Shape is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 Ship Shape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 26.76Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6D9495#669699 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ship Shape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teal & Tonic M304ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Grand Boulevard V103-4ΔE 3.78 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Flood Tide 5001-6AΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.