Same name, different colors

Sandalwood: 2 paint colors share this name.

Benjamin Moore and Valspar each sell a color called Sandalwood. 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 MooreSandalwood273 · #B19B67LRV33LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 273

ValsparSandalwood6008-2B · #92846ALRV24LightnessDarkUndertoneWarmView Valspar 6008-2B

Brand	Code	Hex	LRV	Undertone	Family
Benjamin Moore	273	#B19B67	33	Warm	Yellow
Valspar	6008-2B	#92846A	24	Warm	Brown

Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.

273 is 10 points lighter than 6008-2B.

Sandalwood · 2 brands

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