Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Suede (V075-5), at ΔE 3.53 — close.
Purple Suede is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.53 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 Purple Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.53close
- LRV
- 13.69Benjamin Moore is 14.03
- Hex
- #736275#6B5E6B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Purple Suede reads slightly lighter than Wild Mulberry in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forge 8004-48FΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Purple Sunset V077-5ΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Double Infinity 8004-1FΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475 matched across all 13 brands →