Water Mark → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Behr Water Mark (PPU12-14), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Water Mark
If you love Behr Water Mark but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Water Mark (PPU12-14) is a light blue with soft cool blue undertones. A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 62) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Water Mark and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Water Mark. Skylight (VR091C-2) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Skylight is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Water Mark
Skylight is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
| Water Mark | Skylight | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 62 | 62 |
| Hex | #CDD3D3 | #CCD6D6 |
| Undertone | Soft Cool Blue | Soft Skylight Blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Water Mark has soft cool blue undertones. A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy.
Skylight has soft skylight blue undertones. A soft, airy blue-gray. Named for the natural light that filters through a roof window. Cool and refreshing.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Water Mark's soft cool blue quality may read differently than Skylight's soft skylight blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Water Mark in Your Room
The blue is soft and barely there. Reads as a cool off-white.
Skylight in Your Room
The blue is soft and clean. Reads as a cool, fresh near-white with blue undertones.
LRV and Brightness
Water Mark has an LRV of 62, while Skylight has an LRV of 62. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Water Mark
Behr recommends Water Mark for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, nursery. With an LRV of 62, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Skylight is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, laundry room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Skylight in the same rooms you planned for Water Mark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Water Mark (PPU12-14) is Skylight (VR091C-2) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Skylight is the closest Valspar option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Water Mark is a Behr color with soft cool blue undertones and an LRV of 62. Skylight is a Valspar color with soft skylight blue undertones and an LRV of 62. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.