ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1297 and Valspar 1007-2A, ΔE 3.08 apart
Benjamin Moore Minstrel Heart (1297) and Valspar Antique Coral (1007-2A) measure a delta-E of 3.08 apart. Antique Coral is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Antique Coral holds more color, chroma 33.9 against 31.3, 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 Minstrel Heart depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 41.5 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Minstrel Heart and Valspar Antique Coral are delta-E 3.08 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Minstrel Heart and Valspar Antique Coral is delta-E 3.08.
Valspar Antique Coral is lighter than Benjamin Moore Minstrel Heart by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Minstrel Heart | Antique Coral | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 1297 | 1007-2A |
| Hex | #E69A95 | #EE9B98 |
| Light reflectance | 41.5 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 31.3 | 33.9 |
| Hue angle | 27.2° | 25.2° |
| Color family | red | red |