Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Waterscape 530F-5
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Nuthatch (V106-4), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Blue Nuthatch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Blue Nuthatch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 31.08Behr is 29
- Hex
- #7F9CA8#7C97A1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Nuthatch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Impressionist 8004-39DΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Nostalgia 4007-6AΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Brocade Blue V105-4ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.