ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9303 and Valspar 4008-2B, ΔE 8.97 apart
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey (VS-9303) and Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) measure a delta-E of 8.97 apart. Almost Charcoal is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ashton Grey holds more color, chroma 7.2 against 2.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Ashton Grey reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 109.1 degrees, Almost Charcoal as a true neutral at 215.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ashton Grey depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 13.1 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey and Valspar Almost Charcoal are delta-E 8.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Ashton Grey and Valspar Almost Charcoal is delta-E 8.97.
Valspar Almost Charcoal is lighter than Dutch Boy Ashton Grey by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey carries more color than Valspar Almost Charcoal - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ashton Grey | Almost Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | VS-9303 | 4008-2B |
| Hex | #66665A | #6B7071 |
| Light reflectance | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | true neutral |
| Chroma | 7.2 | 2.1 |
| Hue angle | 109.1° | 215.9° |
| Color family | yellow | gray |