Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Winter Ice 866
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Bottle (8003-38A), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Blue Bottle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Blue Bottle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 78Benjamin Moore is 75.12
- Hex
- #DBE7E6#DAE4E2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Bottle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Opal 7004-6ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Sheer Elegance 8004-34AΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Cool Tide 8004-35AΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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