Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr White Smoke PPL-57
The closest Valspar colour is Constellation (T649), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Constellation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Constellation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 84.97Behr is 89
- Hex
- #EEEFE0#F3F3E5 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Constellation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cravat 8007-5CΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Morning Breeze 8007-5EΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sunbeam 8007-5DΔE 1.76 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.