ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 257 and Valspar 3008-7C, ΔE 3.57 apart
Benjamin Moore Honey Oak (257) and Valspar Desert Grass (3008-7C) measure a delta-E of 3.57 apart. Honey Oak is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Honey Oak holds more color, chroma 32 against 29.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Desert Grass depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Honey Oak and Valspar Desert Grass are delta-E 3.57 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Honey Oak and Valspar Desert Grass is delta-E 3.57.
Benjamin Moore Honey Oak is lighter than Valspar Desert Grass by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Honey Oak | Desert Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 257 | 3008-7C |
| Hex | #C5B077 | #BDA975 |
| Light reflectance | 43.1 | 40.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 32.0 | 29.5 |
| Hue angle | 91.0° | 90.6° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |