Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vermont Slate 1673
The closest Valspar colour is Smoky Pitch (4007-4B), at ΔE 2.61 — very close.
Smoky Pitch is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.61 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 Smoky Pitch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.61very close
- LRV
- 12.11Benjamin Moore is 12.9
- Hex
- #536470#4C636E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Smoky Pitch reads slightly lighter than Vermont Slate in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoky Pitch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hobgoblin 8004-39FΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Flannel Gray 8004-38FΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Passageway V137-6ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vermont Slate 1673 matched across all 13 brands →