ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEW373 and Valspar 7004-5, ΔE 5.12 apart
Dunn-Edwards Calm Waters (DEW373) and Valspar Fluffy Slippers (7004-5) measure a delta-E of 5.12 apart. Calm Waters is 9.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calm Waters holds more color, chroma 6.5 against 3.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fluffy Slippers depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 83.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Calm Waters and Valspar Fluffy Slippers are delta-E 5.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Calm Waters and Valspar Fluffy Slippers is delta-E 5.12.
Dunn-Edwards Calm Waters is lighter than Valspar Fluffy Slippers by 9.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Calm Waters carries more color than Valspar Fluffy Slippers - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Calm Waters | Fluffy Slippers | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DEW373 | 7004-5 |
| Hex | #E7FAFA | #E4EDED |
| Light reflectance | 92.3 | 83.0 |
| Undertone | cool teal-gray | cool teal-gray |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 3.2 |
| Hue angle | 199.1° | 199.4° |
| Color family | white | white |