Mineral Deposit → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit (SW 7652), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Mineral Deposit
If you love Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit 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.
Mineral Deposit (SW 7652) is a medium gray with cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced, cool-leaning mid-tone gray. Clean and modern. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 47) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Mineral Deposit 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 good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Mineral Deposit. Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Montpelier Ashlar Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 47. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Mineral Deposit
Montpelier Ashlar Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 47. Very close match.
| Mineral Deposit | Montpelier Ashlar Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 47 | 47 |
| Hex | #BEBEBA | #BFBCB6 |
| Undertone | Cool Neutral Gray | Warm Ash Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Mineral Deposit has cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced, cool-leaning mid-tone gray. Clean and modern.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has warm ash gray undertones. A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless.
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. Mineral Deposit's cool neutral gray quality may read differently than Montpelier Ashlar Gray's warm ash 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
Mineral Deposit in Your Room
Stays neutral. Clean gray for modern spaces.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray in Your Room
Warm and balanced. In bright rooms, a warm mid-tone gray. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
LRV and Brightness
Mineral Deposit has an LRV of 47, while Montpelier Ashlar Gray has an LRV of 47. 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 Mineral Deposit
Sherwin Williams recommends Mineral Deposit for: bathroom, office, hallway, bedroom, living room. With an LRV of 47, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, exterior. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Mineral Deposit (SW 7652) is Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Montpelier Ashlar Gray is the closest Valspar option at LRV 47. Very close match. 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. Mineral Deposit is a Sherwin Williams color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 47. Montpelier Ashlar Gray is a Valspar color with warm ash gray undertones and an LRV of 47. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.