Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Gold 2158-20
The closest Valspar colour is Butternut Tree (3002-5B), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Butternut Tree is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Butternut Tree really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 31.97Benjamin Moore is 28.1
- Hex
- #CA8C4D#C68745 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Butternut Tree is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fancy Suede 3010-5ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Shetland 8002-18EΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Sweet and Sour 8002-18FΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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