ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CW-40 and Valspar 5008-2A, ΔE 1.31 apart
Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray (CW-40) and Valspar Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) measure a delta-E of 1.31 apart. They sit within 0.5 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.2 and 13.3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Tavern Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 25.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray and Valspar Sweet Carolina are delta-E 1.31 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray and Valspar Sweet Carolina is delta-E 1.31.
| Tavern Gray | Sweet Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | CW-40 | 5008-2A |
| Hex | #918A75 | #938C75 |
| Light reflectance | 25.5 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| Hue angle | 95.0° | 96.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |