Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Zero Gravity N450-2
The closest Valspar colour is Shallow Skies (V116-1), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Shallow Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Shallow Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 53.03Behr is 57
- Hex
- #BCC2C2#C3C8C7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Shallow Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gravity 4005-1BΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Silver Leaf 4006-1AΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Swag Bag Silver M320ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.