Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6
The closest Valspar colour is Folk Blue (V107-5), at ΔE 3.29 — very close.
Folk Blue is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.29 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 Folk Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.29very close
- LRV
- 14.11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #4E6D7F#476476 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Folk Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Pitch 4007-4BΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Hobgoblin 8004-39FΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Am I Blue? V106-6ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6 matched across all 13 brands →