Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Water Surface QE-43
The closest Valspar colour is Mediterranean Dusk (M313), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Mediterranean Dusk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Mediterranean Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 46.47Behr is 48
- Hex
- #A8BAB3#A9BDB8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mediterranean Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Embrace V099-3ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Misty Dreams V100-3ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Botanical Bliss V101-3ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.