Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spring Hill 420E-3
The closest Valspar colour is Apple Blossom Green (8003-31C), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Apple Blossom Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Apple Blossom Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 60Behr is 58
- Hex
- #CACFB2#C4CBB2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Apple Blossom Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jade Cameo M301ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Wedding Mint 5006-3BΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Understory T638ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.