Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr River Forest MQ6-54
The closest Valspar colour is Haute Green (V097-6), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Haute Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Haute Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 9.73Behr is 10
- Hex
- #515B47#545B45 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Haute Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Boughs of Pine 5007-4CΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Treeline 5006-4CΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Flora 5004-2CΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.