ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 600 and Valspar 6001-8B, ΔE 5.75 apart
Benjamin Moore Medici Malachite (600) and Valspar Salamander (6001-8B) measure a delta-E of 5.75 apart. Medici Malachite is 5.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 27.2 and 26.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Salamander depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Medici Malachite and Valspar Salamander are delta-E 5.75 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Medici Malachite and Valspar Salamander is delta-E 5.75.
Benjamin Moore Medici Malachite is lighter than Valspar Salamander by 5.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Medici Malachite | Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 600 | 6001-8B |
| Hex | #63A791 | #629C80 |
| Light reflectance | 32.8 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 27.2 | 26.9 |
| Hue angle | 170.2° | 161.0° |
| Color family | teal | teal |