Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wildwood Crest 1538
The closest Valspar colour is Gargoyle (8004-26E), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Gargoyle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Gargoyle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 27Benjamin Moore is 25.65
- Hex
- #928E7D#918A78 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gargoyle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Carolina 5008-2AΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Artichoke 6003-2AΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Old Soul M352ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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