ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5834 and Valspar 4008-9B, ΔE 4.44 apart
Dunn-Edwards Azure Sky (DE5834) and Valspar Sonic Sky (4008-9B) measure a delta-E of 4.44 apart. Azure Sky is 8.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.9 and 20.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sonic Sky depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Azure Sky and Valspar Sonic Sky are delta-E 4.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Azure Sky and Valspar Sonic Sky is delta-E 4.44.
Dunn-Edwards Azure Sky is lighter than Valspar Sonic Sky by 8.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Azure Sky | Sonic Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5834 | 4008-9B |
| Hex | #B0E0F6 | #A0D5EC |
| Light reflectance | 69.2 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.9 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 236.3° | 235.2° |
| Color family | teal | teal |