Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Windjammer 550B-5
The closest Valspar colour is Infinity (V033-2), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Infinity is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Infinity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 34.38Behr is 35
- Hex
- #47A8D8#41AAD7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Infinity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skyscape 4007-10AΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sea Frolic 4008-10AΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Rolling Sea 5001-10BΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.