Twilight Mist → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Valspar Twilight Mist (VR091G), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Twilight Mist
If you love Valspar Twilight Mist but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Twilight Mist (VR091G) is a medium blue with soft twilight blue undertones. A soft blue-gray with the quality of twilight. Lighter than Coastal Dusk, bluer than Gentle Wave. The transition between day and night. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 50) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Twilight Mist and every Sherwin Williams 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Morning Fog (SW 6255) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Morning Fog is similar. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Twilight Mist
Morning Fog is similar.
| Twilight Mist | Morning Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 50 | 44 |
| Hex | #BFCBCC | #B9C2C5 |
| Undertone | Soft Twilight Blue | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Twilight Mist has soft twilight blue undertones. A soft blue-gray with the quality of twilight. Lighter than Coastal Dusk, bluer than Gentle Wave. The transition between day and night.
Morning Fog has cool blue-gray undertones. A cool, mid-tone blue-gray. Named for the soft morning haze. More saturated than Silvermist, lighter than Foggy Day.
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
Twilight Mist in Your Room
The blue is soft and atmospheric. In bright rooms, a gentle blue. In dim rooms, a cool calming neutral.
Morning Fog in Your Room
The blue-gray is soft and atmospheric. In bright rooms, a definite blue. In dim rooms, a cool gray.
LRV and Brightness
Twilight Mist has an LRV of 50, while Morning Fog has an LRV of 44. That means Twilight Mist reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Twilight Mist will make the space feel brighter and more open than Morning Fog. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Twilight Mist
Valspar recommends Twilight Mist for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, hallway, nursery. With an LRV of 50, 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.
Morning Fog is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, office, living room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Morning Fog in the same rooms you planned for Twilight Mist.
Twilight Mist in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Twilight Mist (VR091G) is Morning Fog (SW 6255) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Morning Fog is similar. 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. Twilight Mist is a Valspar color with soft twilight blue undertones and an LRV of 50. Morning Fog is a Sherwin Williams color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 44. With a Delta E of 3.8, 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 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.