Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spinach Dip M340-6
The closest Valspar colour is Stem (V058-5), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Stem is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Stem really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 30.17Behr is 29
- Hex
- #9A9859#949758 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Stem is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whirled Peas P059ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Fair and Square P095ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Organic Garden 6005-6BΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.