Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron 2124-10
The closest Valspar colour is Muskeg Grey (4005-2C), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Muskeg Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Muskeg Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 6.45Benjamin Moore is 8.17
- Hex
- #46484A#494A4B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Muskeg Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blindfold 4007-2CΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Hematite 4006-2CΔE 2.45 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Sooty Lashes 8006-7FΔE 2.84 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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