Oxford White → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Oxford White (OC-17), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Oxford White
If you love Benjamin Moore Oxford 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.
Oxford White (OC-17) is a very light white with warm cream undertones. A warm off-white with creamy undertones. Very similar to White Dove but with marginally less yellow. A reliable whole-house white. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 85.13) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Oxford 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 Oxford White. Bistro White (7006-6) comes in with a Delta E of 2.8, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Bistro White is very close. Both are bright warm whites that feel clean without being cold.
Valspar Matches for Oxford White
Bistro White is very close. Both are bright warm whites that feel clean without being cold.
| Oxford White | Bistro White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 85.13 | 86 |
| Hex | #EFEDE4 | #F1EDE3 |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Oxford White has warm cream undertones. A warm off-white with creamy undertones. Very similar to White Dove but with marginally less yellow. A reliable whole-house white.
Bistro White has warm cream undertones. A warm, inviting white with soft cream undertones. One of Valspar's most popular colors. Less yellow than Swiss Coffee, more warm than a true neutral white. A versatile choice for trim, cabinets, and whole-house color.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Oxford White in Your Room
Reads as a soft, warm white in most conditions. Slightly less warm than White Dove in south-facing rooms. Very forgiving and adaptable.
Bistro White in Your Room
Reads as a bright, warm white in most conditions. The cream undertone is subtle enough that it functions as a white in most rooms. In very warm south light, the cream may become more noticeable.
LRV and Brightness
Oxford White has an LRV of 85.13, while Bistro White has an LRV of 86. 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 Oxford White
Benjamin Moore recommends Oxford White for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. With an LRV of 85.13, this is a very 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.
Bistro White is recommended for: trim, whole house, cabinets, living room, bedroom. 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.
Oxford White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Oxford White (OC-17) is Bistro White (7006-6) with a Delta E of 2.8, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Bistro White is very close. Both are bright warm whites that feel clean without being cold. 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. Oxford White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 85.13. Bistro White is a Valspar color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 86. With a Delta E of 2.8, 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 2.8, 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.