Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sap Green M350-3
The closest Valspar colour is Green Almond (V059-3), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Green Almond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Almond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 55.64Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C3C89D#C6CAA5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Green Almond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zen Garden 6001-5CΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Apple Blossom Green 8003-31CΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Paris Mint 6002-3BΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.