Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr White Stone DC-012
The closest Valspar colour is Polar White (7003-16), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Polar White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Polar White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83.74Behr is 85
- Hex
- #F0ECDF#F1EDE1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Polar White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wings of an Angel V153ΔE 0.56 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Cream Delight 7002-14ΔE 0.76 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Statuesque 7002-5ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.