Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm 1455
The closest Valspar colour is Simple Plum (1001-7B), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Simple Plum is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Simple Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 16.15Benjamin Moore is 18.08
- Hex
- #7C6C72#7A6F74 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Simple Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashen Violet T592ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gray Grape V126-5ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Cinder Fox 4001-2BΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm 1455 matched across all 13 brands →