Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Scotch Lassie 480D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Salamander (6001-8B), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Salamander is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Salamander really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 27.8Behr is 28
- Hex
- #629C80#649D85 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Salamander is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harmony in Green V063-4ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- King Theo 8002-33EΔE 5.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Cool Bluegrass 5005-6AΔE 6.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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