Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8
The closest Valspar colour is Kelp (6001-8A), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Kelp is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Kelp really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 44.77Behr is 47
- Hex
- #8ABEA2#8DC2A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Kelp is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Clean Green V025-2ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Green-Eyed Lady 8002-33DΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Patina Hue V063-3ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8 matched across all 13 brands →