ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6258 and Valspar 4009-2, ΔE 0.82 apart
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) and Valspar Noir (4009-2) measure a delta-E of 0.82 apart. They sit within 0.1 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 0.7 and 1.4. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Noir depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 2.7 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and Valspar Noir are only delta-E 0.82 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and Valspar Noir is delta-E 0.82.
| Tricorn Black | Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6258 | 4009-2 |
| Hex | #2F2F30 | #2E2E30 |
| Light reflectance | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Hue angle | 290.6° | 290.5° |
| Color family | black | black |