Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Siamese Green BIC-12
The closest Valspar colour is Gloaming Green (6001-6A), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Gloaming Green is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Gloaming Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 42.35Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A6B483#9DAC79 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gloaming Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cool Green 6001-6BΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Bavarian Hops V060-4ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Frog Prince V061-4ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Siamese Green BIC-12 matched across all 13 brands →