Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore West Coast 1671
The closest Valspar colour is Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Pulitzer Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Pulitzer Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 21.99Benjamin Moore is 24.33
- Hex
- #698593#6B8895 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Pulitzer Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cat's Pajamas T613ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Royal Gray 4006-4AΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Brookside 4008-6AΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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