Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winsome Hue 530C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Angelic Blue (5003-9B), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Angelic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Angelic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 66.11Behr is 63
- Hex
- #ACDDE8#A7D8E1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Angelic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Droplet 8002-38CΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Surf Spray 5002-7BΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Srsly Blue M218ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.