Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Spring Sprig BIC-25
The closest Valspar colour is Heartland Frosty (5008-5C), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Heartland Frosty is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Heartland Frosty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 47.55Behr is 48
- Hex
- #A2C094#A2C09B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Heartland Frosty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rolling Glen 5007-5CΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Green Eggs & Cam V061-3ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dried Basil V062-3ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.