Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Venom P340-7
The closest Valspar colour is Friendly Frog (P020), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Friendly Frog is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Friendly Frog really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 32.85Behr is 35
- Hex
- #A39F31#A9A52A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Friendly Frog is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Chartreuse 8001-27GΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Asparagus 6008-8CΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Sassy Green 6009-10ΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.