Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore White Heron OC-57
The closest Valspar colour is Cool Gray (7006-10), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Cool Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Cool Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 83.21Benjamin Moore is 86.69
- Hex
- #EBECE6#F0F1EA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cool Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cuddle Down 8007-6FΔE 1.16 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Morning Breeze 8007-5EΔE 1.35 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Swiss Coffee 7002-16ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore White Heron OC-57 matched across all 13 brands →