Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
The closest Valspar colour is Mountain River (4005-6C), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Mountain River is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 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 Mountain River really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 8.96Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #3F576A#485B6E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mountain River is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Motor City Blue 4005-4CΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Midnight Shadow 4004-4CΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Dark Night 4003-4CΔE 3.84 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 matched across all 13 brands →