Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wickford Bay 590D-6
The closest Valspar colour is Aurora Borealis (P037), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Aurora Borealis is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.65 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Aurora Borealis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 13.54Behr is 14
- Hex
- #536984#4F6C8F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Aurora Borealis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bedtime Story 4003-8BΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Thundering Clouds 4005-4BΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Twinkle, Twinkle V111-5ΔE 4.49 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.