Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore White Down 970
The closest Valspar colour is Canterbury Cream (V163), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Canterbury Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Canterbury Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80.45Benjamin Moore is 76.7
- Hex
- #ECE8DB#EBE6D7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Canterbury Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shania's Lace 3006-10CΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Lime-Washed M312ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Dover White 7007-1ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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