ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5845 and Valspar 4008-10C, ΔE 0.68 apart
Dunn-Edwards Americana (DE5845) and Valspar Cosmic Blue (4008-10C) measure a delta-E of 0.68 apart. Americana is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.2 and 40.7. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Cosmic Blue depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Americana and Valspar Cosmic Blue are only delta-E 0.68 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Americana and Valspar Cosmic Blue is delta-E 0.68.
Dunn-Edwards Americana is lighter than Valspar Cosmic Blue by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Americana | Cosmic Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5845 | 4008-10C |
| Hex | #0477B4 | #0178B6 |
| Light reflectance | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 40.2 | 40.7 |
| Hue angle | 263.1° | 263.3° |
| Color family | blue | blue |