Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40
The closest Valspar colour is Macaw (8003-48D), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Macaw is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Macaw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 29Benjamin Moore is 29.35
- Hex
- #8E91AB#8E8FB0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Macaw reads slightly lighter than Violet Stone 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 Macaw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- House of Owen 8003-47DΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Electric Sky M220ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Sweet Violet 4002-8AΔE 5.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40 matched across all 13 brands →