Aganthus Green → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Aganthus Green (472), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Aganthus Green
If you love Benjamin Moore Aganthus Green but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Aganthus Green (472) is a medium green with soft sage undertones. A muted sage green. Lighter than Sandy Hook Gray, greener than October Mist. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44.12) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Aganthus Green and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Aganthus Green. Sparkling Sage (VR093D) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Sparkling Sage is the closest Valspar option at LRV 45. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Aganthus Green
Sparkling Sage is the closest Valspar option at LRV 45. Very close match.
| Aganthus Green | Sparkling Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44.12 | 45 |
| Hex | #B9C2B4 | #BBC2B6 |
| Undertone | Soft Sage | Soft Sage |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Aganthus Green has soft sage undertones. A muted sage green. Lighter than Sandy Hook Gray, greener than October Mist.
Sparkling Sage has soft sage undertones. A soft, muted sage green. Calming and organic, with enough gray to keep it from feeling too botanical. Valspar's answer to the sage trend that has swept interior design.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Aganthus Green in Your Room
Soft and natural. The sage quality is pleasant and never overwhelming.
Sparkling Sage in Your Room
In bright light, the sage is soft and natural. In cool rooms, the gray comes forward. In warm rooms, the green stays gentle and pleasant. A versatile, calming neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Aganthus Green has an LRV of 44.12, while Sparkling Sage has an LRV of 45. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Aganthus Green
Benjamin Moore recommends Aganthus Green for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery. With an LRV of 44.12, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Sparkling Sage is recommended for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Sparkling Sage in the same rooms you planned for Aganthus Green.
Aganthus Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Aganthus Green (472) is Sparkling Sage (VR093D) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Sparkling Sage is the closest Valspar option at LRV 45. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Aganthus Green is a Benjamin Moore color with soft sage undertones and an LRV of 44.12. Sparkling Sage is a Valspar color with soft sage undertones and an LRV of 45. With a Delta E of 2.1, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.1, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.