Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Warm Tan 2162-30
The closest Valspar colour is Caramel Suede (V090-5), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Caramel Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Caramel Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 18.13Benjamin Moore is 18.78
- Hex
- #956F3E#997245 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Caramel Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Magic Lamp 3005-9AΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Curly Willow P086ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Buddy Buddy V051-6ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Warm Tan 2162-30 matched across all 13 brands →