ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9162 and Valspar 4006-1C, ΔE 1.38 apart
Sherwin-Williams African Gray (SW 9162) and Valspar Drizzling Mist (4006-1C) measure a delta-E of 1.38 apart. They sit within 0.9 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 2 and 2.5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the African Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams African Gray and Valspar Drizzling Mist are delta-E 1.38 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams African Gray and Valspar Drizzling Mist is delta-E 1.38.
| African Gray | Drizzling Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 9162 | 4006-1C |
| Hex | #939899 | #959A9D |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 31.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Hue angle | 215.9° | 241.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |