Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Watery HDC-CT-26
The closest Valspar colour is Jolene (8004-35C), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Jolene is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Jolene really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 49
- Hex
- #ACBCBD#AEBDBB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Jolene is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flock of Seagulls T674ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Adieu 8004-34CΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Sweetest Damask T624ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.