Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waynesboro Taupe 1544
The closest Valspar colour is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Smoked Oyster is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 36.29Benjamin Moore is 33.45
- Hex
- #ACA194#A59A8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coastal Villa 6005-2AΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Aspen Gray 6004-2AΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Tornado Watch 6002-2AΔE 2.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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