ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6010 and Valspar 4002-1B, ΔE 2.22 apart
Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray (SW 6010) and Valspar London Coach (4002-1B) measure a delta-E of 2.22 apart. London Coach is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.5 and 4.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Flexible Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 38.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray and Valspar London Coach are delta-E 2.22 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray and Valspar London Coach is delta-E 2.22.
Valspar London Coach is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Flexible Gray | London Coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6010 | 4002-1B |
| Hex | #B1A3A1 | #B3A8A4 |
| Light reflectance | 38.1 | 40.3 |
| Undertone | red cast | red cast |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Hue angle | 31.2° | 46.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |