Swiss Coffee Valspar 7002-16

Swiss Coffee LRV and undertone

Valspar Swiss Coffee (7002-16) has an LRV of 86.15, placing it in the light range with high light reflectance. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects, so this white can help maintain brightness in a room. Its listed color family is white, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. That undertone distinguishes it from a neutral white and can influence how it relates to cooler grays or other whites.

Warm undertones may appear more pronounced under warm artificial bulbs and in light that emphasizes yellow. Cooler north-facing daylight can shift the overall impression, while stronger southern daylight may reveal more warmth. Compare Swiss Coffee with the room’s flooring and trim before selecting it for walls or ceilings. A cooler white nearby can make differences in undertone easier to see. Sample the color on multiple walls, since reflected light and surrounding surfaces can change its appearance.

Swiss Coffee in other brands

Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) is the nearest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 83.16 and a ΔE of 0.8. Behr Polar Bear (75) has an LRV of 90.0 and a ΔE of 1.1. Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) has an LRV of 84.0 and a ΔE of 1.1. PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) also has an LRV of 83.0 and a ΔE of 1.1.

ΔE describes the measured difference between colors. Under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. White Dove is near-identical by this measure. The three options with ΔE 1.1 are very close, although their different LRVs indicate small differences in light reflection.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Du Jour (7002-6) has an LRV of 86.04 and a ΔE of 0.9. Its reflectance is marginally lower than Swiss Coffee, so it is technically darker by LRV, although the difference is very small. Valspar Dove White (7002-7) has an LRV of 85.13 and a ΔE of 1.5, making it another slightly darker alternative.

Valspar Cream Delight (7002-14), with an LRV of 84.94 and a ΔE of 1.7, also reflects slightly less light. Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17) has an LRV of 80.27 and a ΔE of 2.0, offering a more noticeable reduction in reflectance. These alternatives may suit spaces where a little less brightness is preferred. Since the LRV differences among the first three are modest, compare physical samples in the intended room rather than relying on numbers alone.

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