Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wabi-sabi T18-10
The closest Valspar colour is Mint Frost (6001-3B), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Mint Frost is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Mint Frost really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 56.89Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C9C8B1#C8C8B5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mint Frost is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grasscloth T669ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Tea Party V096-2ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Understory T638ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.