Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Thistle QE-45
The closest Valspar colour is Silver Eucalyptus (V098-4), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Silver Eucalyptus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Silver Eucalyptus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 27.59Behr is 27
- Hex
- #869384#879281 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Silver Eucalyptus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Agreeable Green V097-4ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Zinc Blue V099-5ΔE 3.65 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pond Leaves T696ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.