Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wishing Well 1389
The closest Valspar colour is Frosted Orchid (M241), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Frosted Orchid is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Frosted Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 51.42Benjamin Moore is 51.35
- Hex
- #C5B9D5#CBB7D0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Frosted Orchid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lavender Knoll 8002-2CΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Playful Petal 1001-4BΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Purple Whisper 4002-9CΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wishing Well 1389 matched across all 13 brands →