Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542
The closest Valspar colour is Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Semi-Sweet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Semi-Sweet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 8.62Benjamin Moore is 9.06
- Hex
- #57524E#564E48 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Semi-Sweet reads slightly lighter than Willow 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 Semi-Sweet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Rock T501ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Turkish Coffee 6003-2CΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Bittersweet Molasses 8005-12GΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542 matched across all 13 brands →