Notre Dame → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Valspar Notre Dame (VR083B), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Notre Dame
If you love Valspar Notre Dame but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Notre Dame (VR083B) is a medium beige with warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy medium beige with organic undertones. Named for the historic cathedral's stone. Earthy and grounding with a timeless quality that works in both traditional and transitional homes. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 48) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Notre Dame and every Benjamin Moore 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Grant Beige is the closest BM match. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals with similar depth and earthy character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Notre Dame
Grant Beige is the closest BM match. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals with similar depth and earthy character.
| Notre Dame | Grant Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 48 | 56.65 |
| Hex | #C3B9AA | #CEC2AF |
| Undertone | Warm Sandy Beige | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Notre Dame has warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy medium beige with organic undertones. Named for the historic cathedral's stone. Earthy and grounding with a timeless quality that works in both traditional and transitional homes.
Grant Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A rich, warm beige with golden undertones. Darker and more saturated than Manchester Tan. A classic, grounding neutral.
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. Notre Dame's warm sandy beige quality may read differently than Grant Beige's warm golden 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
Notre Dame in Your Room
The sandy warmth is consistent and reliable. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, natural beige. In dim rooms, it feels cozy without being dark. The earthy quality pairs well with natural materials like wood and stone.
Grant Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige in all lighting. The golden quality makes rooms feel cozy. In bright light, it looks lighter and more honey-toned.
LRV and Brightness
Notre Dame has an LRV of 48, while Grant Beige has an LRV of 56.65. That means Grant Beige reflects more light. If you switch from Notre Dame to Grant Beige, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Notre Dame
Valspar recommends Notre Dame for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. With an LRV of 48, 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.
Grant Beige is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Grant Beige in the same rooms you planned for Notre Dame.
Notre Dame in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Notre Dame (VR083B) is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Grant Beige is the closest BM match. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals with similar depth and earthy character. 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. Notre Dame is a Valspar color with warm sandy beige undertones and an LRV of 48. Grant Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 56.65. With a Delta E of 4, 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 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.