Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vellum 207
The closest Valspar colour is Melted Butter (P017), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Melted Butter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Melted Butter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 66.28Benjamin Moore is 63.25
- Hex
- #E8D3A6#E8D3A1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Melted Butter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beignet V055-2ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Early Sprout P092ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Canary Diamond 3008-6BΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vellum 207 matched across all 13 brands →