Gilded Linen Valspar 6002-1A

Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) LRV and undertone

Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) has an LRV of 73.84, placing it in the light range with relatively high light reflection. Light reflectance value measures the proportion of visible light reflected by a painted surface. This level can help walls maintain brightness without the very high reflectance associated with bright whites. Gilded Linen belongs to the white color family and has a calculated warm, yellow undertone. Its hex value is #E2DFD5, consistent with a light color that can be compared with both whites and pale neutrals.

The warm undertone may become more apparent next to cooler white trim or gray finishes. Room orientation also affects perception: north-facing daylight is usually cooler, whereas south-facing light tends to be warmer. For a consistent comparison, paint a sample on more than one wall and check it at different times. The final sheen can influence how much light the painted surface appears to reflect.

Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) in other brands

Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) is the closest listed match, with an LRV of 73.67 and ΔE 0.5. That measurement indicates a near-identical color by the supplied ΔE 2000 scale. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) follows at LRV 75.0 and ΔE 1.0, placing it at the boundary of near-identical and very close. Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) has LRV 70.0 and ΔE 1.2, so it is very close.

Benjamin Moore Silver Satin (OC-26), at ΔE 1.3, and Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009), at ΔE 1.4, are also very close matches. Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) has LRV 72.0 and ΔE 1.4. These values help compare measured color differences, but lighting and surrounding finishes can change how similar two paints look in practice.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) is lighter by LRV at 79.76, with ΔE 2.5. Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17), at LRV 80.27 and ΔE 2.6, also reflects more light. These alternatives may suit spaces where you want a brighter wall surface while retaining a relatively small measured color difference.

For darker options, Valspar Seashell Gray (4003-1A) has LRV 69.25 and ΔE 2.7. Valspar Modern Gray (8005-1A), at LRV 70 and ΔE 3.0, is also darker. Either can help create more separation from lighter trim or adjacent walls. Since the listed ΔE values indicate close but potentially visible differences, compare painted samples against existing finishes before deciding.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Valspar’s page for Gilded Linen.