Emerald Isle Alt → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Emerald Isle Alt
If you love Sherwin Williams Emerald Isle Alt 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.
Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207) is a dark green with muted forest undertones. A muted, medium-dark forest green with gray undertones. More restrained than a bold emerald. The kind of green that feels like a walk through the woods on an overcast day. Popular for exteriors and accent walls. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 14) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Emerald Isle Alt 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 Emerald Isle Alt. Gravity Dark (VR093A) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Emerald Isle Alt
Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. Very close match.
| Emerald Isle Alt | Gravity Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 14 | 14 |
| Hex | #6E7E73 | #747E72 |
| Undertone | Muted Forest | Dark Moss Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Emerald Isle Alt has muted forest undertones. A muted, medium-dark forest green with gray undertones. More restrained than a bold emerald. The kind of green that feels like a walk through the woods on an overcast day. Popular for exteriors and accent walls.
Gravity Dark has dark moss green undertones. A dark, mossy green. Valspar's deepest sage. Earthy and dramatic, like a forest floor carpeted in moss.
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
Emerald Isle Alt in Your Room
In bright light, the green is earthy and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated dark gray-green. Under warm light, the warmth of the green emerges. A versatile dark green.
Gravity Dark in Your Room
In bright rooms, the moss-green is visible and organic. In dim rooms, a dark, moody gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Emerald Isle Alt has an LRV of 14, while Gravity Dark has an LRV of 14. 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 Emerald Isle Alt
Sherwin Williams recommends Emerald Isle Alt for: exterior, accent wall, kitchen cabinets, front door, office. With an LRV of 14, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Gravity Dark is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, kitchen cabinets, front door, powder room. 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 Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207) is Gravity Dark (VR093A) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. 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. Emerald Isle Alt is a Sherwin Williams color with muted forest undertones and an LRV of 14. Gravity Dark is a Valspar color with dark moss green undertones and an LRV of 14. 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.