Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05
The closest Valspar colour is Artisan Green (5009-7), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Artisan Green is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Artisan Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 10.71Behr is 10
- Hex
- #0F6761#28615D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Artisan Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dancing Peacock P064ΔE 3.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Toadstool Teal 8002-37GΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Planet Earth V065-6ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05 matched across all 13 brands →