Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10
The closest Valspar colour is Scarlet Tanager (M212), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Scarlet Tanager is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Scarlet Tanager really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 14.48Benjamin Moore is 15.26
- Hex
- #C23730#CF312B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Scarlet Tanager is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Bliss 1010-1ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Scarlet Sun 1011-1ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Oh So Red 1009-1ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10 matched across all 13 brands →