Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Teal Ice 490A-1
The closest Valspar colour is Touch of Frost (8002-36A), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Touch of Frost is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Touch of Frost really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 81
- Hex
- #CCE8E2#D1EFE9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Touch of Frost is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Blue 5004-9AΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Polar Ice P065ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Mint Whisper 5008-7AΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.