ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 823 and Valspar 4003-7C, ΔE 3.36 apart
Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) and Valspar Heartsong (4003-7C) measure a delta-E of 3.36 apart. Heartsong is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.7 and 21.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Steel Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 35.3 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Steel Blue and Valspar Heartsong are delta-E 3.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Steel Blue and Valspar Heartsong is delta-E 3.36.
Valspar Heartsong is lighter than Benjamin Moore Steel Blue by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Steel Blue | Heartsong | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 823 | 4003-7C |
| Hex | #879EBF | #8DA6CA |
| Light reflectance | 35.3 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 269.0° | 269.3° |
| Color family | blue | blue |