ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9154 and Valspar 4008-2C, ΔE 3.99 apart
Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir (SW 9154) and Valspar Muted Ebony (4008-2C) measure a delta-E of 3.99 apart. They sit within 0.6 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 2.7 and 1.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Perle Noir depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 7.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir and Valspar Muted Ebony are delta-E 3.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir and Valspar Muted Ebony is delta-E 3.99.
| Perle Noir | Muted Ebony | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 9154 | 4008-2C |
| Hex | #4F4D51 | #4E5150 |
| Light reflectance | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Hue angle | 309.2° | 173.6° |
| Color family | black | black |