Alabaster Dark → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Alabaster Dark (SW 6072), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Alabaster Dark
If you love Sherwin Williams Alabaster Dark 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.
Alabaster Dark (SW 6072) is a medium gray with warm gray undertones. A warm, versatile mid-tone gray. Balanced and reliable. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 41) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Alabaster Dark 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 Alabaster Dark. Warm Pewter (VR084F) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option at LRV 40. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Alabaster Dark
Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option at LRV 40. Very close match.
| Alabaster Dark | Warm Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 41 | 40 |
| Hex | #B7B3AC | #B7B4AE |
| Undertone | Warm Gray | Warm Pewter Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Alabaster Dark has warm gray undertones. A warm, versatile mid-tone gray. Balanced and reliable.
Warm Pewter has warm pewter gray undertones. A warm, pewter-toned gray. Named for the warm quality of aged pewter. Between Gravity and Tempered Gray in depth.
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
Alabaster Dark in Your Room
Warm and consistent. A workhorse gray for any room.
Warm Pewter in Your Room
Warm and balanced. A reliable warm mid-tone gray.
LRV and Brightness
Alabaster Dark has an LRV of 41, while Warm Pewter has an LRV of 40. 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 Alabaster Dark
Sherwin Williams recommends Alabaster Dark for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office. With an LRV of 41, 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.
Warm Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Warm Pewter in the same rooms you planned for Alabaster Dark.
Alabaster Dark in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Alabaster Dark (SW 6072) is Warm Pewter (VR084F) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option at LRV 40. 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. Alabaster Dark is a Sherwin Williams color with warm gray undertones and an LRV of 41. Warm Pewter is a Valspar color with warm pewter gray undertones and an LRV of 40. 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.