ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5892 and Valspar 4005-10B, ΔE 7.36 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blue Cue (DE5892) and Valspar Blue Shock (4005-10B) measure a delta-E of 7.36 apart. Blue Cue is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.5 and 31.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Shock depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Blue Cue and Valspar Blue Shock are delta-E 7.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blue Cue and Valspar Blue Shock is delta-E 7.36.
Dunn-Edwards Blue Cue is lighter than Valspar Blue Shock by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Cue | Blue Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5892 | 4005-10B |
| Hex | #84A5DC | #6E92C8 |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 31.5 | 31.9 |
| Hue angle | 274.5° | 273.5° |
| Color family | blue | blue |