Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240
The closest Valspar colour is Stormy Plum (P005), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Stormy Plum is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Stormy Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 15.65Benjamin Moore is 17.55
- Hex
- #916356#906558 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Stormy Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Bourbon V081-5ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Freckle Face V082-5ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Cloak of Mystery M141ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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