ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 232 and Valspar 3006-8C, ΔE 1.64 apart
Benjamin Moore Winter Wheat (232) and Valspar Ivory Essence (3006-8C) measure a delta-E of 1.64 apart. They sit within 0.7 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 10.7 and 12.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Winter Wheat depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 74.3 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Winter Wheat and Valspar Ivory Essence are delta-E 1.64 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Winter Wheat and Valspar Ivory Essence is delta-E 1.64.
| Winter Wheat | Ivory Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 232 | 3006-8C |
| Hex | #EBE3CF | #ECE1CB |
| Light reflectance | 74.3 | 75.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Hue angle | 93.3° | 89.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |