Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winter Fresh 470C-2
The closest Valspar colour is Delicate Frost (6003-9A), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Delicate Frost is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Delicate Frost really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 78.01Behr is 80
- Hex
- #CEECDB#D6EEDD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Delicate Frost is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Mint 6001-7AΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Ultra Green 6002-9AΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Mint Intermezzo 8002-33AΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.