ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2021-70 and Valspar 6006-7A, ΔE 4.66 apart
Benjamin Moore Pale Straw (2021-70) and Valspar Whipped Mint (6006-7A) measure a delta-E of 4.66 apart. Pale Straw is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Whipped Mint holds more color, chroma 16.4 against 14.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Whipped Mint depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 82.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Pale Straw and Valspar Whipped Mint are delta-E 4.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Pale Straw and Valspar Whipped Mint is delta-E 4.66.
Benjamin Moore Pale Straw is lighter than Valspar Whipped Mint by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pale Straw | Whipped Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2021-70 | 6006-7A |
| Hex | #FBF7DB | #EDEDCD |
| Light reflectance | 86.9 | 82.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 14.3 | 16.4 |
| Hue angle | 103.2° | 108.9° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |