ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5853 and Valspar 4004-6C, ΔE 4.42 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blue Earth (DE5853) and Valspar Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C) measure a delta-E of 4.42 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 20.2 and 22. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Earth depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 8.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Blue Earth and Valspar Atlantic Schooner are delta-E 4.42 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 Earth and Valspar Atlantic Schooner is delta-E 4.42.
Valspar Atlantic Schooner is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Blue Earth by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Earth | Atlantic Schooner | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5853 | 4004-6C |
| Hex | #375673 | #39607F |
| Light reflectance | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 20.2 | 22.0 |
| Hue angle | 262.9° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |