Silver Strand → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Silver Strand (SW 7057), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Silver Strand
If you love Sherwin Williams Silver Strand 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.
Silver Strand (SW 7057) is a medium green with soft green-gray undertones. A light green-gray. Between Sea Salt and Comfort Gray. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Silver Strand 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 Silver Strand. Mint Julep (VR093C) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Mint Julep is the closest Valspar option at LRV 56. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Silver Strand
Mint Julep is the closest Valspar option at LRV 56. Very close match.
| Silver Strand | Mint Julep | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56 | 56 |
| Hex | #C7CEC9 | #C6D1C6 |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Gray | Soft Mint |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Silver Strand has soft green-gray undertones. A light green-gray. Between Sea Salt and Comfort Gray.
Mint Julep has soft mint undertones. A soft, fresh mint green with gray undertones. Lighter and brighter than Sparkling Sage, with a crisp, spring-like quality. Named for the classic Southern cocktail, it is both refreshing and refined.
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
Silver Strand in Your Room
Gentle green-gray. Calming and natural.
Mint Julep in Your Room
The mint is fresh and inviting. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft, clean green. In dim rooms, the gray provides a cool, calming backdrop. A lovely choice for spaces that need a lift.
LRV and Brightness
Silver Strand has an LRV of 56, while Mint Julep has an LRV of 56. 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 Silver Strand
Sherwin Williams recommends Silver Strand for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, living room. With an LRV of 56, this is a medium 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.
Mint Julep is recommended for: bathroom, nursery, kitchen, bedroom, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Mint Julep in the same rooms you planned for Silver Strand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Silver Strand (SW 7057) is Mint Julep (VR093C) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Mint Julep is the closest Valspar option at LRV 56. 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. Silver Strand is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 56. Mint Julep is a Valspar color with soft mint undertones and an LRV of 56. 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.