ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-143 and Valspar 5003-3C, ΔE 1.61 apart
Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (HC-143) and Valspar April Thicket (5003-3C) measure a delta-E of 1.61 apart. Wythe Blue is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.2 and 9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the April Thicket depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue and Valspar April Thicket are delta-E 1.61 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue and Valspar April Thicket is delta-E 1.61.
Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue is lighter than Valspar April Thicket by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wythe Blue | April Thicket | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | HC-143 | 5003-3C |
| Hex | #AABEB4 | #A8BAAF |
| Light reflectance | 48.1 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green undertone |
| Chroma | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Hue angle | 162.8° | 157.4° |
| Color family | teal | green |