Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake 980
The closest Valspar colour is Groundbreaking (8005-8F), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Groundbreaking is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Groundbreaking really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 16Benjamin Moore is 16.93
- Hex
- #786C5E#786E61 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Groundbreaking is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Villa Oliva T599ΔE 2.22 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Empire 6003-2BΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Natural Habitat M119ΔE 3.53 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake 980 matched across all 13 brands →