Navajo White → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Navajo White (OC-95), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Navajo White
If you love Benjamin Moore Navajo White 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.
Navajo White (OC-95) is a light off-white with warm peach-cream undertones. A warm off-white with peach and cream undertones. More color than a typical white, landing in warm neutral territory. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 78.89) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Navajo White 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 Navajo White. Pale Linen (VR086D) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Pale Linen is the closest Valspar option at LRV 77. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Navajo White
Pale Linen is the closest Valspar option at LRV 77. Very close match.
| Navajo White | Pale Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 78.89 | 77 |
| Hex | #E9E0CF | #E7E1D4 |
| Undertone | Warm Peach-Cream | Warm Linen Cream |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Navajo White has warm peach-cream undertones. A warm off-white with peach and cream undertones. More color than a typical white, landing in warm neutral territory.
Pale Linen has warm linen cream undertones. A warm off-white with linen-like undertones. More color than Bistro White, less depth than Swiss Coffee. The color of natural unbleached linen, warm and organic.
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. Navajo White's warm peach-cream quality may read differently than Pale Linen's warm linen cream 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
Navajo White in Your Room
Reads as a warm, sandy neutral in most rooms. The peach undertone shows more in bright light. Cozy without being heavy.
Pale Linen in Your Room
Warm and inviting in all lighting. The linen quality gives it an organic, natural feel. In bright rooms, it reads as a rich warm white. In dim rooms, the warmth provides comfort without making spaces feel small.
LRV and Brightness
Navajo White has an LRV of 78.89, while Pale Linen has an LRV of 77. 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 Navajo White
Benjamin Moore recommends Navajo White for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, whole house. With an LRV of 78.89, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Pale Linen is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Navajo White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Navajo White (OC-95) is Pale Linen (VR086D) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Pale Linen is the closest Valspar option at LRV 77. 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. Navajo White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm peach-cream undertones and an LRV of 78.89. Pale Linen is a Valspar color with warm linen cream undertones and an LRV of 77. With a Delta E of 2.3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.3, 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.