ComparisonComparisonPPG 1039-6 and Valspar 4007-2B, ΔE 1.57 apart
PPG In The Shadows (1039-6) and Valspar Iron Frost (4007-2B) measure a delta-E of 1.57 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.2 and 4.5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the In The Shadows depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG In The Shadows and Valspar Iron Frost are delta-E 1.57 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG In The Shadows and Valspar Iron Frost is delta-E 1.57.
Valspar Iron Frost is lighter than PPG In The Shadows by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| In The Shadows | Iron Frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1039-6 | 4007-2B |
| Hex | #656E72 | #687276 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 16.3 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Hue angle | 233.5° | 230.7° |
| Color family | gray | gray |