ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 212 and Valspar 6008-5A, ΔE 1.53 apart
Benjamin Moore Happy Valley (212) and Valspar Desert Flower (6008-5A) measure a delta-E of 1.53 apart. Desert Flower is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.1 and 17.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Happy Valley depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 77.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Happy Valley and Valspar Desert Flower are delta-E 1.53 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Happy Valley and Valspar Desert Flower is delta-E 1.53.
Valspar Desert Flower is lighter than Benjamin Moore Happy Valley by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Happy Valley | Desert Flower | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 212 | 6008-5A |
| Hex | #F4E8C4 | #F4E8C7 |
| Light reflectance | 77.5 | 81.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 17.6 |
| Hue angle | 94.8° | 93.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |