Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74
The closest Valspar colour is Mocha Syrup (3002-9B), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Mocha Syrup is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Mocha Syrup really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 17.87Benjamin Moore is 17.88
- Hex
- #8F6F51#927254 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mocha Syrup is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Toast 3001-9BΔE 1.95 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Crunch Granola 3004-9BΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Dancing Bear M137ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74 matched across all 13 brands →