What are the best Valspar paint colors?

For a whole-house neutral, Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24, LRV 60) is the standout — it's a near-exact match for Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray, the most popular paint color in the US, at Lowe's prices. For whites, Ultra White (7006-24) is the clean bright pick and Swiss Coffee (7002-16) the warm one. Renew Blue (8003-37D) and Sparkling Sage (5005-3B) lead the colors. All are stocked at Lowe's.

What is the Valspar equivalent of Agreeable Gray?

Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24) is a virtually identical match for Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) — both share the hex #D1CBC1 and an LRV of 60, a CIEDE2000 Delta E of essentially zero. If you love Agreeable Gray but buy paint at Lowe's, Heritage Gray is the color to ask for.

Where can I buy Valspar paint?

Valspar is sold primarily at Lowe's, plus independent paint retailers across the US. Note that Valspar uses two color-code systems — a Lowe's code (like 7006-24) and an independent-retailer code — so the same color can carry two numbers depending on where you buy it. Valspar has been owned by Sherwin-Williams since 2017.

What is Valspar's best paint line?

Valspar Reserve is the premium interior line (best coverage and fade resistance); Signature is the best-selling mid-tier line with built-in scuff resistance, and the one most homeowners should default to; Ultra is the budget option. All carry the same colors — the line affects durability and price, not the color itself.

The Best Valspar Paint Colors for Every Room (2026)

The best Valspar paint color for most homes is Heritage Gray(Valspar) (7007-24, LRV 60) — a warm greige that happens to be a near-exact match for Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray, the most-specified neutral in the country. That match is the theme of this guide: Valspar is sold almost entirely at Lowe's, so the practical question isn't just “which Valspar color is good” but “which Valspar color gets me the look I've seen in Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore.” Below are 15 of Valspar's best colors by category, each with its exact LRV and its closest cross-brand match from our database.

Before You Buy: Lines, Codes & Where to Find Valspar

Valspar has been owned by Sherwin-Williams since 2017, but it remains a distinct brand sold mainly at Lowe's and at independent paint dealers. One quirk to know: Valspar runs two color-code systems — a Lowe's code (like 7006-24) and a separate independent-retailer code — so the same color can show up under two different numbers. Match by name and chip, not just the number.

On the can, there are three interior tiers. Signature is the best-selling mid-tier line with built-in scuff resistance — the sensible default for most rooms. Reserve is the premium line with the best coverage and fade resistance. Ultra is the budget option for rentals, ceilings, and low-traffic spaces. The line changes durability and price, not the color, so every shade below is available across all three.

Best Valspar Whites & Off-Whites

Ultra White(Valspar) — 7006-24, LRV 93. Valspar's clean, bright benchmark white with no obvious undertone. Use it for trim, ceilings, and modern rooms that want crisp contrast. Its closest match across brands is Sherwin-Williams UltraWhite, with Benjamin Moore Distant Gray and Behr Ultra Pure White nearly as close — so this is an easy color to source anywhere.

Swiss Coffee(Valspar) — 7002-16, LRV 87. The warm, soft white for walls that should feel inviting rather than stark. It is a near-exact match for Benjamin Moore Alabaster (and Behr Whisper White) — useful, because Alabaster is one of the most popular warm whites in the country and this is the Lowe's route to the same look.

Dove White(Valspar) — 7002-7, LRV 86. A soft creamy white that sits between Ultra White and a true off-white. It matches PPG Atrium White almost exactly and lands close to Benjamin Moore Dune White. Browse the full white color family for more options.

Best Valspar Warm Neutrals & Greiges

Heritage Gray(Valspar) — 7007-24, LRV 60. The headline pick. Heritage Gray is a virtually identical match for Agreeable Gray(Sherwin-Williams) (SW 7029) — same hex, same LRV, a Delta E of essentially zero. If you have been sold on Agreeable Gray but buy your paint at Lowe's, this is the color. It works in nearly any direction of natural light, which is exactly why Agreeable Gray became the default whole-house neutral.

Cream in my Coffee(Valspar) — 3003-10C, LRV 74. A warm, creamy greige for living rooms and bedrooms that want softness without going beige. It matches Benjamin Moore Sonnet closely and pairs naturally with white trim and warm wood.

Warm Putty(Valspar) — 6006-1A, LRV 66. A balanced putty neutral that reads warm but never yellow. Its closest cross-brand neighbors include Sherwin-Williams Limewash and Benjamin Moore Sea Salt, making it a flexible whole-home color for open-plan spaces.

Best Valspar Grays

Filtered Shade(Valspar) — 4003-1B, LRV 60. A soft, near-neutral gray that stays calm instead of turning cold or blue. Good for bedrooms and hallways where you want gray without a steely cast. Closest matches include Sherwin-Williams Zircon and Benjamin Moore Cement Gray.

Mountain Smoke(Valspar) — 6004-2B, LRV 23. A deep, warm griege-gray for moody accent walls, islands, and built-ins. It is a near-exact match for Benjamin Moore Tweed Coat. Explore more in the gray color family.

Best Valspar Greens

Sparkling Sage(Valspar) — 5005-3B, LRV 62. One of Valspar's long-running best-sellers: a pale, gentle sage that pairs with reclaimed wood and white trim. It matches Behr Shy Green closely and lands near Sherwin-Williams Frostwork.

Warm Eucalyptus(Valspar) — 8004-28F, LRV 21. Valspar's 2026 Color of the Year (sold as Sage Slate at independent retailers): a restorative green-gray for a serene, grounded room. Its closest cross-brand match is Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme. See how it compares to the rest of the field in our 2026 Colors of the Year comparison.

Best Valspar Blues

Blue Arrow(Valspar) — 5001-3C, LRV 42. A soft, cooled-down blue-gray with a coastal feel — calm enough for a full room. It is a near-exact match for Sherwin-Williams Breezy. Browse the blue color family for more.

Renew Blue(Valspar) — 8003-37D, LRV 44. Valspar's 2024 Color of the Year: a balanced blue with a grayed sea-green cast that reads spa-like in a bathroom or bedroom. Closest matches are Benjamin Moore Kensington Green and Behr Opal Silk.

Indigo Cloth(Valspar) — 4009-7, LRV 9. A rich, saturated deep blue for cabinetry, islands, and dramatic accent walls. It lands close to Behr Velvet Rope and Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind — a versatile navy alternative.

Best Valspar Statement Colors

Dark Kettle Black(Valspar) — 4011-2, LRV 5. A soft, near-true black for front doors, trim, and cabinetry. Used in a low sheen it reads architectural rather than harsh. It is a near-exact match for Behr Totally Black and close to Benjamin Moore Black Jack.

Classic Red(Valspar) — 1009-2, LRV 12. Valspar's iconic saturated red for a front door or a dining-room statement wall. Its closest cross-brand match is PPG Red Gumball, with Benjamin Moore Lyons Red close behind.

Valspar Colors of the Year

Valspar's recent Colors of the Year skew calm and nature-led: 2024 was Renew Blue(Valspar) (8003-37D), a grayed sea-green blue; 2025 was Encore(Valspar), a deep blue with a hint of violet that works beautifully on trim and built-ins; and 2026 is Warm Eucalyptus(Valspar) (8004-28F, sold as Sage Slate at independent retailers), a restorative green-gray.

How to Match a Valspar Color to Another Brand

Because Valspar is Lowe's-only, the most common question we see is the reverse of this guide: someone has a Valspar chip and needs the Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, or Behr equivalent (or vice versa) because their painter buys somewhere else. Every match above comes from our cross-brand database, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula. To run it yourself, see the Valspar to Sherwin-Williams, Valspar to Benjamin Moore, and Valspar to Behr conversion charts, or drop any two colors into our color compare tool to see exactly how close they are. If you are weighing undertones before you commit, our guide to undertones walks through the test that saves you from a wrong color on the wall.