Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Precious Emerald S-H-470
The closest Valspar colour is Green Suede (5009-6), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Green Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Green Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 10.96Behr is 12
- Hex
- #016C51#186E50 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Green Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Mint 6001-8CΔE 2.85 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Shadows of Time 8001-34GΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Billiard Table V025-3ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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