Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr White Lie MQ3-55
The closest Valspar colour is Silver Dust (7004-19), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Silver Dust is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Silver Dust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 74.77Behr is 73
- Hex
- #E0E1DE#DEDEDC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Silver Dust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Shimmer 7004-9ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Friendly Ghost V161ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Modern Gray 8005-1AΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.