ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2134-40 and Valspar 4008-2A, ΔE 1.27 apart
Benjamin Moore Whale Gray (2134-40) and Valspar City Storm (4008-2A) measure a delta-E of 1.27 apart. They sit within 1.1 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 1.7 and 2. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Whale Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 22.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Whale Gray and Valspar City Storm are delta-E 1.27 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Whale Gray and Valspar City Storm is delta-E 1.27.
Valspar City Storm is lighter than Benjamin Moore Whale Gray by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Whale Gray | City Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2134-40 | 4008-2A |
| Hex | #7E8283 | #808585 |
| Light reflectance | 22.0 | 23.1 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Hue angle | 219.6° | 199.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |