Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pistachio MQ4-42
The closest Valspar colour is New Avocado (6007-6A), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
New Avocado is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 New Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 40.53Behr is 42
- Hex
- #BAAB5D#BCAF65 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if New Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Moss V057-4ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Jalapeño Jelly 6005-6AΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Fresh Peas P021ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.