Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sage Green ICC-77
The closest Valspar colour is Explorer Green (T616), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
Explorer Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Explorer Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 23.07Behr is 22
- Hex
- #7E8773#7B8472 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Explorer Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ginkgo Tree 5006-4BΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Fat Cat T697ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Kale P097ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.