Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter In Paris MQ6-03
The closest Valspar colour is Deep Thoughts (T694), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Deep Thoughts is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Deep Thoughts really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 22.38Behr is 23
- Hex
- #728687#6E878B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Deep Thoughts is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Northern Juniper 5001-4BΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Classic Damask V101-5ΔE 2.85 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Tea M355ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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