Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40
The closest Valspar colour is Harpswell Green (3007-5C), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Harpswell Green is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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 Harpswell Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 52.71Benjamin Moore is 55.12
- Hex
- #DFBB7D#EAC17C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Harpswell Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Buttered Up V053-3ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
- Veranda Yellow 3005-6AΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Straw Hat V055-3ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40 matched across all 13 brands →