Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Verdigris 685
The closest Valspar colour is Idyllic Island (P063), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Idyllic Island is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Idyllic Island really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 15.35Benjamin Moore is 17.28
- Hex
- #4F7569#55756C in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Idyllic Island is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- September Sea M322ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Mallard 8003-35FΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Shady Palm 5003-6CΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Verdigris 685 matched across all 13 brands →