Benjamin Moore → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yosemite Yellow 215
The closest Valspar colour is Papyrus Plant (8002-25D), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Papyrus Plant is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Papyrus Plant really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 61Benjamin Moore is 57.19
- Hex
- #E2CC8B#E1CA84 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Papyrus Plant is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Home Brew 8002-24CΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Tookie Bird P018ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Further Afield 8002-25EΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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