Simply White → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Simply White
If you love Benjamin Moore Simply 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.
Simply White (OC-117) is a very light white with warm yellow undertones. A clean, bright white with just enough warmth to avoid looking sterile. The slight yellow undertone keeps it from feeling cold. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 91.7) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Simply 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 Simply White. Du Jour (7002-6) comes in with a Delta E of 2.8, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Du Jour is Valspar's brightest clean white. Very close to Simply White in brightness, with a similar barely-there warmth.
Valspar Matches for Simply White
Du Jour is Valspar's brightest clean white. Very close to Simply White in brightness, with a similar barely-there warmth.
| Simply White | Du Jour | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 91.7 | 90 |
| Hex | #F9F5EB | #F4F2ED |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow | Neutral White |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Simply White has warm yellow undertones. A clean, bright white with just enough warmth to avoid looking sterile. The slight yellow undertone keeps it from feeling cold.
Du Jour has neutral white undertones. A clean, bright white with minimal undertone. Valspar's answer to Chantilly Lace and Extra White. When you want white that just looks white, without pulling warm or cool.
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. Simply White's warm yellow quality may read differently than Du Jour's neutral white 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
Simply White in Your Room
Reads as a crisp, warm white in most lighting. In very warm south-facing light, the yellow can become noticeable. Under cool LEDs, it looks clean and bright.
Du Jour in Your Room
Stays white in virtually all lighting conditions. The most neutral white in the Valspar range. No surprises, no hidden undertones. Clean and dependable.
LRV and Brightness
Simply White has an LRV of 91.7, while Du Jour has an LRV of 90. 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 Simply White
Benjamin Moore recommends Simply White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. With an LRV of 91.7, 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.
Du Jour is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Du Jour in the same rooms you planned for Simply White.
Simply White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Simply White (OC-117) is Du Jour (7002-6) with a Delta E of 2.8, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Du Jour is Valspar's brightest clean white. Very close to Simply White in brightness, with a similar barely-there warmth. 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. Simply White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 91.7. Du Jour is a Valspar color with neutral white undertones and an LRV of 90. 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.