Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428
The closest Valspar colour is Veiled Vinyl (M231), at ΔE 4.22 — close.
Veiled Vinyl is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.22 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 Veiled Vinyl really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.22close
- LRV
- 8.65Benjamin Moore is 9.82
- Hex
- #54525A#504C5B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Veiled Vinyl reads slightly lighter than Wood Violet 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 Veiled Vinyl is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Fury 4001-4CΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Coal Tipple 8004-47FΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Downing Street 8004-47GΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428 matched across all 13 brands →