Du Jour Valspar 7002-6

Du Jour LRV and undertone

Valspar Du Jour (7002-6) has an LRV of 86.04, placing it in the light range of the white color family. Its hex value is #F1EFE9, and its calculated undertone is subtly warm, with a yellow influence. Light reflectance value measures the amount of visible light a paint color reflects, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. With an LRV above 86, Du Jour reflects substantial light and may help walls appear brighter, particularly in spaces with good natural illumination.

The subtle yellow undertone can distinguish this white from cooler whites that lean toward blue or gray. However, surrounding materials and light sources can alter how that warmth appears. North-facing rooms typically receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms generally receive warmer, stronger light. Compare a sample against flooring, cabinetry, and other white finishes to identify undertone differences. A contrasting trim color can make those differences more noticeable, while a close match can create a more continuous appearance across surfaces.

Du Jour in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) and PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) each have a ΔE of 0.8, making both near-identical measured matches. Their LRVs are 84.0 and 83.0, respectively, compared with Du Jour’s 86.04. Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) has an LRV of 83.0 and a ΔE of 1.3, making it a very close match. Behr Whipped Cream (DC-001) has an LRV of 91.0 and the same ΔE of 1.3.

Behr Polar Bear (75) has an LRV of 90.0 and a ΔE of 1.5. Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) has an LRV of 83.16 and a ΔE of 1.6. PPG Delicate White (PPG1001-1) and Benjamin Moore Super White (OC-152) each have a ΔE of 1.6. These are very close matches, although side-by-side comparisons can reveal differences. ΔE measures color difference: under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, and 2 to 4 means close but visibly different.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Ultra White (7006-24) has an LRV of 93.59, making it substantially lighter than Du Jour. It may suit spaces where maximizing reflected light is a priority. Valspar Swiss Coffee (7002-16), at LRV 86.15, is only slightly lighter, so the difference in reflectance is small.

Valspar Dove White (7002-7), with an LRV of 85.13, is darker than Du Jour, as is Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17), at LRV 80.27. These lower-LRV choices may suit rooms where a white with less reflectance is preferred. Because LRVs do not describe undertones by themselves, view dried samples beside the room’s fixed finishes before making a final selection.

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