Misty → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Misty (SW 6232), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Misty
If you love Sherwin Williams Misty 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.
Misty (SW 6232) is a light blue with soft misty blue undertones. A very light, ethereal blue-gray. Like morning mist over still water. Softer and lighter than Silvermist, with a dreamlike quality that makes rooms feel serene and spacious. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 63) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Misty 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 Misty. Skylight (VR091C-2) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Skylight is the closest Valspar option at LRV 62. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Misty
Skylight is the closest Valspar option at LRV 62. Very close match.
| Misty | Skylight | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63 | 62 |
| Hex | #CAD5D6 | #CCD6D6 |
| Undertone | Soft Misty Blue | Soft Skylight Blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Misty has soft misty blue undertones. A very light, ethereal blue-gray. Like morning mist over still water. Softer and lighter than Silvermist, with a dreamlike quality that makes rooms feel serene and spacious.
Skylight has soft skylight blue undertones. A soft, airy blue-gray. Named for the natural light that filters through a roof window. Cool and refreshing.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Misty in Your Room
The blue is whisper-soft. In bright rooms, it reads as a cool, airy off-white with blue undertones. In dim rooms, the blue is slightly more apparent. Always calm and ethereal.
Skylight in Your Room
The blue is soft and clean. Reads as a cool, fresh near-white with blue undertones.
LRV and Brightness
Misty has an LRV of 63, while Skylight has an LRV of 62. 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 Misty
Sherwin Williams recommends Misty for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, laundry room. With an LRV of 63, 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.
Skylight is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, laundry room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Skylight in the same rooms you planned for Misty.
Misty in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Misty (SW 6232) is Skylight (VR091C-2) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Skylight is the closest Valspar option at LRV 62. 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. Misty is a Sherwin Williams color with soft misty blue undertones and an LRV of 63. Skylight is a Valspar color with soft skylight blue undertones and an LRV of 62. With a Delta E of 2.2, 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 2.2, 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.