ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6230 and Valspar 4011-5, ΔE 4.71 apart
Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm (SW 6230) and Valspar Newport Gray (4011-5) measure a delta-E of 4.71 apart. They sit within 0.7 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Newport Gray holds more color, chroma 17.7 against 14.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rainstorm depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 5.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm and Valspar Newport Gray are delta-E 4.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm and Valspar Newport Gray is delta-E 4.71.
Valspar Newport Gray carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rainstorm | Newport Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6230 | 4011-5 |
| Hex | #244653 | #214C5F |
| Light reflectance | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.2 | 17.7 |
| Hue angle | 234.8° | 241.7° |
| Color family | black | black |