Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Valspar colour is Spring Leaves (5008-6B), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Spring Leaves is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.21 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Spring Leaves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 30.08Behr is 29
- Hex
- #7B9F6D#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Spring Leaves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plaza Green 5007-6BΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Scottish Highlands V062-4ΔE 4.48 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Meadowgrass 5007-6AΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.