Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Thai Basil N400-5
The closest Valspar colour is Kale (P097), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Kale is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Kale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 23.27Behr is 24
- Hex
- #7A8975#7F8B79 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Kale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Explorer Green T616ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Ginkgo Tree 5006-4BΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Silver Eucalyptus V098-4ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.