Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter Day 610E-2
The closest Valspar colour is Gentle Gray (T651), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Gentle Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Gentle Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 76.19Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E1E3E3#E3E7E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gentle Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prudence 7004-13ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Wispy Skies V112-1ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Northbound 8007-3EΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.