ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2149-30 and Valspar 3008-7B, ΔE 3.6 apart
Benjamin Moore Fresh Olive (2149-30) and Valspar Swampwater (3008-7B) measure a delta-E of 3.6 apart. Swampwater is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.1 and 35.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fresh Olive depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 30.1 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Fresh Olive and Valspar Swampwater are delta-E 3.6 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Fresh Olive and Valspar Swampwater is delta-E 3.6.
Valspar Swampwater is lighter than Benjamin Moore Fresh Olive by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Fresh Olive | Swampwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2149-30 | 3008-7B |
| Hex | #AB9554 | #B49D5F |
| Light reflectance | 30.1 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 37.1 | 35.4 |
| Hue angle | 90.7° | 89.9° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |