Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wind Chime AF-465
The closest Valspar colour is Understory (T638), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Understory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Understory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 55.13Benjamin Moore is 56.68
- Hex
- #C4C6AF#C7CAB6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Understory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mint Frost 6001-3BΔE 1.98 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tea Party V096-2ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Mellow Spring 5007-3BΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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