Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Teal Motif MQ6-35
The closest Valspar colour is Totally Teal (8001-37G), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Totally Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Totally Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #016F78#006D73 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Totally Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Velvet Curtains P029ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Kevin's Stang M345ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sea Crest M324ΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.