Comparison

Grandma's Sweater vs Perfectly Blue

Benjamin Moore 787 and Valspar 4007-9B, ΔE 3.26 apart

Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater 787 on a wall, hex #94CCE7
Grandma's Sweater Benjamin Moore 787
Valspar Perfectly Blue 4007-9B on a wall, hex #9FD0E7
Perfectly Blue Valspar 4007-9B
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.26Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater (787) and Valspar Perfectly Blue (4007-9B) measure a delta-E of 3.26 apart. Perfectly Blue is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grandma's Sweater holds more color, chroma 22.3 against 19.6, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Grandma's Sweater depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 56.3 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater and Valspar Perfectly Blue?

Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater and Valspar Perfectly Blue are delta-E 3.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater and Valspar Perfectly Blue?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater and Valspar Perfectly Blue is delta-E 3.26.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater or Valspar Perfectly Blue?

Valspar Perfectly Blue is lighter than Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.26 Grandma's Sweater and Perfectly Blue
LIGHTESTPerfectly Blue LRV 58.0
DARKESTGrandma's Sweater LRV 56.3
SPREAD1.7LRV points

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measured values
Grandma's Sweater Perfectly Blue
Brand Benjamin Moore Valspar
Code 787 4007-9B
Hex #94CCE7 #9FD0E7
Light reflectance 56.3 58.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 22.3 19.6
Hue angle 239.0° 237.4°
Color family teal teal

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