Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wood Acres BXC-71
The closest Valspar colour is Night Skyscraper (8004-3F), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Night Skyscraper is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Night Skyscraper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 11
- Hex
- #6A5F5E#645A56 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Night Skyscraper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hunting Boots 1001-9AΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Semi-Sweet 4003-2CΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Snakeskin T591ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.