Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spearmints P410-2
The closest Valspar colour is Beach Blanket (6002-9B), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Beach Blanket is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Beach Blanket really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 70.69Behr is 70
- Hex
- #B6E5CD#BCE3C9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Beach Blanket is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Sigh 6004-9BΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Mino's Eye 6003-9BΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Mint Gala 6001-7BΔE 2.97 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.