Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370
The closest Valspar colour is A Plum Job (V039-4), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
A Plum Job is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 A Plum Job really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 30.47Benjamin Moore is 34.72
- Hex
- #B987A7#BD90AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if A Plum Job is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quilted Heart 1004-3CΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- La La Love 1003-3CΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Bossy-Pants Pink V040-4ΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370 matched across all 13 brands →