Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wave Crest 540E-1
The closest Valspar colour is Aloha (8002-39A), at ΔE 0.51 — indistinguishable.
Aloha is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.51 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 Aloha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.51indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 79
- Hex
- #DCE9E9#DCE9EA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Aloha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Opal 7004-6ΔE 0.83 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Blue Bottle 8003-38AΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Bare Minimum 8003-43AΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.