Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Seafoam Pearl 470A-2
The closest Valspar colour is Woolly Mint (V026-1), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Woolly Mint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Woolly Mint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 77Behr is 76
- Hex
- #C8EBD9#C2ECD8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Woolly Mint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beach Blanket 6002-9BΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Mint Gala 6001-7BΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Delicate Frost 6003-9AΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seafoam Pearl 470A-2 matched across all 13 brands →