ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9332 and Valspar 4008-2B, ΔE 9.69 apart
Dutch Boy Natural Gray (VS-9332) and Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) measure a delta-E of 9.69 apart. Natural Gray is 8.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Almost Charcoal holds more color, chroma 2.1 against 0, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Almost Charcoal depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 15.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray and Valspar Almost Charcoal are delta-E 9.69 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Natural Gray and Valspar Almost Charcoal is delta-E 9.69.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray is lighter than Valspar Almost Charcoal by 8.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Natural Gray | Almost Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | VS-9332 | 4008-2B |
| Hex | #878787 | #6B7071 |
| Light reflectance | 24.2 | 15.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Hue angle | 270.0° | 215.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |