Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Hibiscus 357
The closest Valspar colour is Lime Drop (V019-2), at ΔE 3.07 — very close.
Lime Drop is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.07 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 Lime Drop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.07very close
- LRV
- 59.14Benjamin Moore is 54.88
- Hex
- #EBC746#E2C839 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lime Drop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nectar 8001-24FΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Fall Meadow 3007-3BΔE 4.35 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Pickled Peppers 8001-25EΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Hibiscus 357 matched across all 13 brands →