Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Winding Waterway 2063-10
The closest Valspar colour is Nightfall (8003-46G), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Nightfall is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Nightfall really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 4Benjamin Moore is 5.13
- Hex
- #2A364E#2E3549 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Nightfall reads slightly lighter than Winding Waterway 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 Nightfall is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Coal 4011-3ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Patrician Purple M224ΔE 5.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Emperor 8003-48GΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Winding Waterway 2063-10 matched across all 13 brands →