ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore OC-53 and Valspar 7006-18, ΔE 0.92 apart
Benjamin Moore Horizon (OC-53) and Valspar Blizzard Fog (7006-18) measure a delta-E of 0.92 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.2 and 3.1. The undertones part company: Horizon reads as a yellow-green cast at hue angle 123.0 degrees, Blizzard Fog as a yellow cast at 109.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Horizon depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 72.8 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Horizon and Valspar Blizzard Fog are only delta-E 0.92 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Horizon and Valspar Blizzard Fog is delta-E 0.92.
| Horizon | Blizzard Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | OC-53 | 7006-18 |
| Hex | #DFE1DB | #DFDFD9 |
| Light reflectance | 72.8 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Hue angle | 123.0° | 109.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |