ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9301 and Valspar 4008-2B, ΔE 10.08 apart
Dutch Boy Seal of Grey (VS-9301) and Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) measure a delta-E of 10.08 apart. Almost Charcoal is 6.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Almost Charcoal holds more color, chroma 2.1 against 0, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Seal of Grey depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 9.5 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Seal of Grey and Valspar Almost Charcoal are delta-E 10.08 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Seal of Grey and Valspar Almost Charcoal is delta-E 10.08.
Valspar Almost Charcoal is lighter than Dutch Boy Seal of Grey by 6.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Seal of Grey | Almost Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | VS-9301 | 4008-2B |
| Hex | #575757 | #6B7071 |
| Light reflectance | 9.5 | 15.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Hue angle | 0.0° | 215.9° |
| Color family | black | gray |