Benjamin Moore 2107-30 and Valspar 2008-9A, ΔE 1.52 apart
Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown (2107-30) and Valspar Sumatra Blend (2008-9A) measure a delta-E of 1.52 apart. Rockies Brown is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.3 and 14.3. The undertones part company: Rockies Brown reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 59.6 degrees, Sumatra Blend as a orange at 62.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Sumatra Blend depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown and Valspar Sumatra Blend are delta-E 1.52 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown and Valspar Sumatra Blend is delta-E 1.52.
Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown is lighter than Valspar Sumatra Blend by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rockies Brown | Sumatra Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2107-30 | 2008-9A |
| Hex | #6F594B | #6D5747 |
| Light reflectance | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | orange |
| Chroma | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Hue angle | 59.6° | 62.9° |
| Color family | tan | black |