Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue 2059-40
The closest Valspar colour is Rolling Sea (5001-10B), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Rolling Sea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Rolling Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 29.61Benjamin Moore is 32.54
- Hex
- #3F9FC2#17A1C8 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rolling Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ocean Sigh 5002-10AΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Pool Party 5002-10BΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
- Blue Nebula 8002-40EΔE 4.58 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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