Lenox Tan → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan (HC-44), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Lenox Tan
If you love Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Lenox Tan (HC-44) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige from the Historical Collection. Richer than Shaker Beige with more golden depth. Named for the Massachusetts town. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 42.77) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Lenox Tan and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Lenox Tan. Ancient Stone (VR083F) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Ancient Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 43. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Lenox Tan
Ancient Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 43. Very close match.
| Lenox Tan | Ancient Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 42.77 | 43 |
| Hex | #BCB2A1 | #BCB4A8 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Stone Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Lenox Tan has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige from the Historical Collection. Richer than Shaker Beige with more golden depth. Named for the Massachusetts town.
Ancient Stone has warm stone beige undertones. A warm, earthy stone beige. Deeper than Stone Mason Gray, with the aged, organic quality of ancient stone walls. Rich and grounding.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Lenox Tan's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Ancient Stone's warm stone beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Lenox Tan in Your Room
The golden warmth is rich. In south-facing rooms it glows. In north-facing rooms it adds warmth.
Ancient Stone in Your Room
The stone warmth is organic and natural. In bright rooms, reads as a warm, earthy beige. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
LRV and Brightness
Lenox Tan has an LRV of 42.77, while Ancient Stone has an LRV of 43. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Lenox Tan
Benjamin Moore recommends Lenox Tan for: living room, dining room, bedroom, study, hallway. With an LRV of 42.77, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Ancient Stone is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Ancient Stone in the same rooms you planned for Lenox Tan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Lenox Tan (HC-44) is Ancient Stone (VR083F) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Ancient Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 43. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Lenox Tan is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 42.77. Ancient Stone is a Valspar color with warm stone beige undertones and an LRV of 43. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.