Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pistachio Shortbread HDC-SP16-02
The closest Valspar colour is Green Citrine (V057-3), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Green Citrine is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Green Citrine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 53.8Behr is 49
- Hex
- #D0C379#C7BB73 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Green Citrine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Marinade 6007-5CΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Herb Cornucopia 6005-5CΔE 3.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Further Afield 8002-25EΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pistachio Shortbread HDC-SP16-02 matched across all 13 brands →