Comparison

Antique Paper vs Dove White

Dunn-Edwards DE6218 and Valspar 7002-7, ΔE 1.5 apart

Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper DE6218 on a wall, hex #F4F0E8
Antique Paper Dunn-Edwards DE6218
Valspar Dove White 7002-7 on a wall, hex #F2EDE3
Dove White Valspar 7002-7
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.5Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper (DE6218) and Valspar Dove White (7002-7) measure a delta-E of 1.5 apart. Antique Paper is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.3 and 5.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Dove White depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 85.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper the same color as Valspar Dove White?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper and Valspar Dove White are delta-E 1.5 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper and Valspar Dove White?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper and Valspar Dove White is delta-E 1.5.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper or Valspar Dove White?

Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper is lighter than Valspar Dove White by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.5 Antique Paper and Dove White
LIGHTESTAntique Paper LRV 87.4
DARKESTDove White LRV 85.0
SPREAD2.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Antique Paper Dove White
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DE6218 7002-7
Hex #F4F0E8 #F2EDE3
Light reflectance 87.4 85.0
Undertone yellow cast yellow cast
Chroma 4.3 5.4
Hue angle 90.4° 90.3°
Color family white white

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