What does ΔE mean on the Gravity matches?
ΔE2000 is a numeric color-distance measure. Lower values are closer under this calculation; the label beside each result gives a plain-language interpretation of the distance.
Valspar color reference
Gravity (4005-1B) by Valspar
#C6C9CB
A neutral screen color with a neutral (blue undertone) reading and LRV 58.1. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.
- Hex
- #C6C9CB
- RGB
- 198, 201, 203
- HSL
- 204°, 4.6%, 78.6%
- Lab D65
- 80.79, -0.66, -1.36
- LRV
- 58.1 estimated
- Undertone
- neutral (blue undertone)
In a room
Where this color can work
Gravity is a cool, moderately light neutral that can calm a bedroom, office, or streamlined kitchen without becoming a feature color. Its blue direction may feel crisp beside white and glass, but can turn chilly next to warm beige flooring. Morning daylight and cool LEDs may amplify that effect. Test it on two orientations and add the planned fabrics or wood samples nearby, allowing the room's warmer materials to show whether the overall balance feels fresh or disconnected.
Not affiliated with any paint brand. On-screen colors are approximations compiled from public references; verify with a physical swatch.
Cross-brand shortlist
Three nearby values in every other palette
Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.
Sherwin-Williamsnearest three
Benjamin Moorenearest three
PPGnearest three
Dunn-Edwardsnearest three
Within Valspar
Similar, lighter, and darker
Provenance
Recorded source
- Color value source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
- Retrieved:
- LRV is calculated from the sRGB value and is labeled as an estimate.
Saveable reference
Color and closest-match card
FAQ
Questions about Gravity
Should I sample Gravity before buying?
Yes. Put a labeled sample on the project surface and check it through the day beside trim, flooring, counters, textiles, and other fixed materials.
Does the page reproduce a Valspar fan deck?
No. It reorganizes factual identifiers and screen values for comparison and links to the recorded source. It does not copy a fan deck layout or paint formula. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Evening Shadow SW 7662 by Sherwin-Williams at ΔE 0.906.
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