Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Water Sprout 420C-2
The closest Valspar colour is Apple Slice (6006-9A), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Apple Slice is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Apple Slice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 80.85Behr is 82
- Hex
- #E7EBC7#E5EECC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Apple Slice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fern Shadow V059-1ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Mint Mist 6004-7AΔE 2.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Sprig of Mint 6004-7BΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.