Magnolia Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Magnolia Home Fine Black JG-144
The closest Valspar colour is Soft Panther (8006-12F), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Soft Panther is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Magnolia Home and Valspar
Most people comparing Magnolia Home 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 Soft Panther really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 7Magnolia Home is 6.23
- Hex
- #4D494C#47464B in Magnolia Home
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soft Panther is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hematite 4006-2CΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Downing Street 8004-47GΔE 2.89 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Muskeg Grey 4005-2CΔE 3.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Fine Black JG-144 matched across all 13 brands →