Comparison

In the Tropics vs Gone Fishing

Benjamin Moore CSP-640 and Valspar 5004-8A, ΔE 2.77 apart

Benjamin Moore In the Tropics CSP-640 on a wall, hex #3B98A2
In the Tropics Benjamin Moore CSP-640
Valspar Gone Fishing 5004-8A on a wall, hex #4A9CA6
Gone Fishing Valspar 5004-8A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.77Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore In the Tropics (CSP-640) and Valspar Gone Fishing (5004-8A) measure a delta-E of 2.77 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. In the Tropics holds more color, chroma 27.4 against 25.4, 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 In the Tropics depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 27.8 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore In the Tropics the same color as Valspar Gone Fishing?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Valspar Gone Fishing are delta-E 2.77 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Valspar Gone Fishing?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Valspar Gone Fishing is delta-E 2.77.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.77 In the Tropics and Gone Fishing
LIGHTESTGone Fishing LRV 28.0
DARKESTIn the Tropics LRV 27.8
SPREAD0.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
In the Tropics Gone Fishing
Brand Benjamin Moore Valspar
Code CSP-640 5004-8A
Hex #3B98A2 #4A9CA6
Light reflectance 27.8 28.0
Undertone teal teal
Chroma 27.4 25.4
Hue angle 209.2° 210.3°
Color family teal teal

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