Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Praying Mantis P370-2
The closest Valspar colour is Mint Mist (6004-7A), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Mint Mist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Mint Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 81.99Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E5EDD3#E3EACC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mint Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Origami Clover 8002-28AΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Carpathian Dawn 8002-29AΔE 1.85 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Apple Slice 6006-9AΔE 2.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Praying Mantis P370-2 matched across all 13 brands →