ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 160 and Valspar 3006-5C, ΔE 1.63 apart
Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold (160) and Valspar Golden Chime (3006-5C) measure a delta-E of 1.63 apart. Golden Chime is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 42.9 and 43.3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Soft Marigold depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 53.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold and Valspar Golden Chime are delta-E 1.63 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold and Valspar Golden Chime is delta-E 1.63.
Valspar Golden Chime is lighter than Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Soft Marigold | Golden Chime | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 160 | 3006-5C |
| Hex | #F0BA77 | #F3BE79 |
| Light reflectance | 53.2 | 57.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 42.9 | 43.3 |
| Hue angle | 74.3° | 75.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |