Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50
The closest Valspar colour is Wheat Toast (3002-10B), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Wheat Toast is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Wheat Toast really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 58.17Benjamin Moore is 60.24
- Hex
- #DEC5A7#E3C9AA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Wheat Toast is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Holmes Cream 3004-10BΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Hagar Shores T526ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Touch of Tan V090-2ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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