How many Valspar colors have a Sherwin-Williams equivalent?

Paint Color HQ has identified 23 close Valspar-to-Sherwin-Williams color matches ranked by CIEDE2000 Delta E score. Colors with a Delta E under 2.0 are virtually identical on a finished wall; under 5.0 are visibly similar.

What is the best way to match Valspar paint colors to Sherwin-Williams?

Use the Delta E color difference score. A Delta E under 2.0 means the colors are nearly identical on a finished wall; under 5.0 means visibly similar but distinguishable. Always verify with physical paint samples in your room's actual lighting before committing — small differences amplify at scale.

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Valspar to Sherwin-Williams

Valspar to Sherwin-Williams is an upgrade from Lowe's to designer-trusted paint stores. SW's pigment loading and color consistency outperform Valspar's value tier; price gap is roughly 2x. Their gray libraries overlap reasonably (Valspar Notre Dame ↔ SW Repose Gray runs Delta E 2). Bold and saturated colors show the upgrade most clearly.

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ValsparSherwin-WilliamsMatch Quality

Big Apple

8006-2F

Alloy

9569

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