Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Whispering Oaks ECC-11-3
The closest Valspar colour is Haute Green (V097-6), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
Haute Green is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.05 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 Haute Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 9.73Behr is 11
- Hex
- #515B47#536151 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Haute Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Treeline 5006-4CΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Capers T608ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Sherwood Forest 8003-34GΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Oaks ECC-11-3 matched across all 13 brands →