Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9
The closest Valspar colour is Panacea (6002-3A), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Panacea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Panacea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 71.22Behr is 66
- Hex
- #DFDDC3#D6D5BC in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Panacea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lunar Tide 6006-3BΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Platinum Sage 8003-27BΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- New Growth 8003-28BΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9 matched across all 13 brands →