Crushed Ice → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Crushed Ice
If you love Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is a light gray with cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Crushed Ice and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Valspar option is Seashell Gray (VR082F) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Seashell Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 63. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Valspar Matches for Crushed Ice
Seashell Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 63. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison.
| Crushed Ice | Seashell Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72 | 63 |
| Hex | #DADADB | #D2D0CB |
| Undertone | Cool Purple-Gray | Cool Light Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Crushed Ice has cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern.
Seashell Gray has cool light gray undertones. A cool, clean light gray with the soft quality of a seashell interior. Neutral and modern.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Crushed Ice's cool purple-gray quality may read differently than Seashell Gray's cool light gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Crushed Ice in Your Room
In bright rooms, it looks almost white with just a whisper of gray. In dim rooms, the gray is more apparent. The purple shows most in north-facing rooms.
Seashell Gray in Your Room
Neutral and clean. Reads as a cool light gray in all conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Crushed Ice has an LRV of 72, while Seashell Gray has an LRV of 63. That means Crushed Ice reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Crushed Ice will make the space feel brighter and more open than Seashell Gray. If you are switching to the Valspar option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Crushed Ice
Sherwin Williams recommends Crushed Ice for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, laundry room. With an LRV of 72, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Seashell Gray is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Seashell Gray in the same rooms you planned for Crushed Ice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is Seashell Gray (VR082F) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Seashell Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 63. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Crushed Ice is a Sherwin Williams color with cool purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 72. Seashell Gray is a Valspar color with cool light gray undertones and an LRV of 63. With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.