Incredible White → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Incredible White (SW 7028), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Incredible White
If you love Sherwin Williams Incredible White 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.
Incredible White (SW 7028) is a light white with warm off-white undertones. A warm off-white with gentle beige undertones. More color than Extra White, less cream than Alabaster. A subtle warm neutral. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 74) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Incredible White 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 Linen Ruffle (VR086F) with a Delta E of 3.7, which is a "good match" level match. Linen Ruffle is the closest Valspar option at LRV 75. 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 Incredible White
Linen Ruffle is the closest Valspar option at LRV 75. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison.
| Incredible White | Linen Ruffle | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 74 | 75 |
| Hex | #E0DCD5 | #E4DED2 |
| Undertone | Warm Off-White | Warm Ruffled Cream |
| Family | White | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
Incredible White has warm off-white undertones. A warm off-white with gentle beige undertones. More color than Extra White, less cream than Alabaster. A subtle warm neutral.
Linen Ruffle has warm ruffled cream undertones. A warm cream with a soft, feminine quality. Richer than Pale Linen, lighter than Rattan. Like sun-bleached linen with delicate texture.
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. Incredible White's warm off-white quality may read differently than Linen Ruffle's warm ruffled cream 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
Incredible White in Your Room
Reads as a sophisticated warm off-white in most rooms. Enough warmth to feel inviting without reading as beige.
Linen Ruffle in Your Room
Warm and inviting. In bright rooms, a rich warm off-white. In dim rooms, cozy warmth.
LRV and Brightness
Incredible White has an LRV of 74, while Linen Ruffle has an LRV of 75. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Incredible White
Sherwin Williams recommends Incredible White for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 74, 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.
Linen Ruffle is recommended for: bedroom, living room, hallway, dining room, nursery. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Incredible White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Incredible White (SW 7028) is Linen Ruffle (VR086F) with a Delta E of 3.7, which rates as a "good match" match. Linen Ruffle is the closest Valspar option at LRV 75. 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. Incredible White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm off-white undertones and an LRV of 74. Linen Ruffle is a Valspar color with warm ruffled cream undertones and an LRV of 75. With a Delta E of 3.7, 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 3.7, 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.