Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow Creek 1468
The closest Valspar colour is Graceful Gray (8006-2E), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Graceful Gray is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Graceful Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 37Benjamin Moore is 34.48
- Hex
- #A8A298#A29D96 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Graceful Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stone Age M102ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Rocky Bluffs 4003-1CΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Hazy Stratus 4004-1CΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Willow Creek 1468 matched across all 13 brands →