Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wind Speed S450-2
The closest Valspar colour is Buoyant Blue (M337), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Buoyant Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Buoyant Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 66.48Behr is 64
- Hex
- #C5D9DD#BFD6D9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Buoyant Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fine China M314ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Lament Blue 5001-5AΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Lakeside Find V102-2ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.