ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7617 and Valspar 5001-2A, ΔE 4.18 apart
Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean (SW 7617) and Valspar Academy Gray (5001-2A) measure a delta-E of 4.18 apart. Academy Gray is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mediterranean holds more color, chroma 9.6 against 6.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Mediterranean reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 212.7 degrees, Academy Gray as a teal cast at 226.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mediterranean depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 17.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean and Valspar Academy Gray are delta-E 4.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean and Valspar Academy Gray is delta-E 4.18.
Valspar Academy Gray is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean carries more color than Valspar Academy Gray - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mediterranean | Academy Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 7617 | 5001-2A |
| Hex | #60797D | #6D7C81 |
| Light reflectance | 17.5 | 19.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal cast |
| Chroma | 9.6 | 6.4 |
| Hue angle | 212.7° | 226.3° |
| Color family | teal | gray |