Same name, different colors
Aurora Borealis: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Valspar each sell a color called Aurora Borealis. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreAurora Borealis565 · #7AAC7ALRV35LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 565
ValsparAurora BorealisP037 · #536984LRV14LightnessDarkUndertoneCoolView Valspar P037
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
565 is 21 points lighter and warmer than P037.
Aurora Borealis · 2 brands
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