Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6
The closest Valspar colour is Nature Lover (V097-5), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Nature Lover is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Nature Lover really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 15.5Behr is 14
- Hex
- #67715E#5F6E5C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Nature Lover is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Puddle Jumper T606ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Mallard 8003-35FΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Privet V098-5ΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6 matched across all 13 brands →