Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vale Mist 1494
The closest Valspar colour is Grasscloth (T669), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Grasscloth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Benjamin Moore and Valspar
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Grasscloth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 55.53Benjamin Moore is 55.94
- Hex
- #C8C5B3#C7C8B7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Grasscloth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rocky Cliff M252ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Mint Frost 6001-3BΔE 2.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Brown Buzz 6005-3BΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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