Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wave Top M450-3
The closest Valspar colour is Sea Inspired (V064-2), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Sea Inspired is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Sea Inspired really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 61.15Behr is 63
- Hex
- #B0D5CE#AFD9D3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sea Inspired is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lake Breeze 5007-7BΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Brilliante V065-2ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Clear Cove V066-2ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.