Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tart Apple 420B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Sunny Lime (8001-29D), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Sunny Lime is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Sunny Lime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 58
- Hex
- #BFD785#B6D27E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Sunny Lime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Greenscape 6005-10AΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Lush Meadow 6005-9CΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Spring Lime 6006-10BΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.8 points lower.