Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellowstone 202
The closest Valspar colour is Straw Hat (V055-3), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Straw Hat is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Straw Hat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 52.28Benjamin Moore is 47.74
- Hex
- #DEBB74#DEB866 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Straw Hat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swiftly Green 3008-5CΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Dylan Velvet 3008-5BΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Golden Pagoda P055ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellowstone 202 matched across all 13 brands →