Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Velvet Leaf 450D-5
The closest Valspar colour is Heartland Frosty (5008-5C), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Heartland Frosty is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Heartland Frosty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 47.55Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A2C094#96C193 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Heartland Frosty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green-Eyed Lady 8002-33DΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Garden Sprout 6004-9CΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Clean Green V025-2ΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.