Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tropical Dream 460A-2
The closest Valspar colour is Refreshing Green (8001-31A), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Refreshing Green is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Refreshing Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 77Behr is 81
- Hex
- #CFEBCE#D3EFD8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Refreshing Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Delicate Frost 6003-9AΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Woolly Mint V026-1ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Cuddle Bug V025-1ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Dream 460A-2 matched across all 13 brands →