Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tournament Field M420-6
The closest Valspar colour is Bathing Beauty (M216), at ΔE 4.40 — close.
Bathing Beauty is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.40 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Bathing Beauty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.40close
- LRV
- 16.09Behr is 19
- Hex
- #3F7B63#54836B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Bathing Beauty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cool Bluegrass 5005-6AΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Hanging Vine 5005-6BΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Leaping Lizard V063-5ΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tournament Field M420-6 matched across all 13 brands →