Valspar US Hazy Stratus vs. Sherwin Williams Gray Matters

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the yellow hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Valspar US 4004-1C and Sherwin Williams SW 7066 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Valspar US 4004-1C being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Valspar US Hazy Stratus vs. Sherwin Williams Gray Matters

Technical color comparison for Valspar US Hazy Stratus and Sherwin Williams Gray Matters
Valspar US Hazy Stratus	Sherwin Williams Gray Matters
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
50°yellow	70°yellow
Saturation
3%	3%
Lightness?
62%	65%lighter
LRV?
35.25	37.18looks lighter
CIE L?
65.815	68.628looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
2.581
Temperature
Neutral	Neutral

Preview Hazy Stratus and Gray Matters side by side in different rooms

4004-1CHazy Stratus

Valspar US

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SW 7066Gray Matters

Sherwin Williams

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.