Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Water Park P440-5
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Energy (M258), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Blue Energy is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Blue Energy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 40.85Behr is 35
- Hex
- #5FBBA5#54AF9C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Energy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tantalizing Teal 5008-10BΔE 4.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Seafarer 5007-10AΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Intracoastal V064-4ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.