Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Reef Green 470A-3
The closest Valspar colour is Mino's Eye (6003-9B), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Mino's Eye is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Mino's Eye really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 66.63Behr is 66
- Hex
- #ADE1C5#A5E1C4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mino's Eye is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beach Blanket 6002-9BΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Green Supreme 6001-7CΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.6 points lower.
- Sea Treasure 6002-9CΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.6 points lower.