ComparisonComparisonBehr S480-2 and Valspar 4008-5B, ΔE 3.33 apart
Behr Sea Wind (S480-2) and Valspar Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) measure a delta-E of 3.33 apart. Sea Wind is 5.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.7 and 12.8. The undertones part company: Sea Wind reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 229.0 degrees, Northern Sky Blue as a blue undertone at 235.0. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Northern Sky Blue depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 50.8 rather than matching by name.
Behr Sea Wind and Valspar Northern Sky Blue are delta-E 3.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Sea Wind and Valspar Northern Sky Blue is delta-E 3.33.
Behr Sea Wind is lighter than Valspar Northern Sky Blue by 5.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sea Wind | Northern Sky Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Valspar |
| Code | S480-2 | 4008-5B |
| Hex | #ACCAD5 | #A3C2D0 |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 50.8 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Hue angle | 229.0° | 235.0° |
| Color family | teal | teal |