ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CSP-575 and Valspar 7006-18, ΔE 0.88 apart
Benjamin Moore Ice Fog (CSP-575) and Valspar Blizzard Fog (7006-18) measure a delta-E of 0.88 apart. Blizzard Fog is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.2 and 3.1. The undertones part company: Ice Fog reads as a yellow-green cast at hue angle 122.9 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 Ice Fog depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 70.7 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Ice Fog and Valspar Blizzard Fog are only delta-E 0.88 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ice Fog and Valspar Blizzard Fog is delta-E 0.88.
Valspar Blizzard Fog is lighter than Benjamin Moore Ice Fog by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ice Fog | Blizzard Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | CSP-575 | 7006-18 |
| Hex | #DCDED8 | #DFDFD9 |
| Light reflectance | 70.7 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Hue angle | 122.9° | 109.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |