Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yin Yang 824
The closest Valspar colour is Smoky Violet (V073-5), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Smoky Violet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Smoky Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 20.02Benjamin Moore is 23.2
- Hex
- #647E9E#6A82A8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoky Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indigo Dreams 8003-46EΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Merman T601ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Deepest Periwinkle P074ΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yin Yang 824 matched across all 13 brands →