Comparison

Carved Wood vs Universal Umber

Dunn-Edwards DE6125 and Valspar 3003-9B, ΔE 2.3 apart

Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood DE6125 on a wall, hex #937A62
Carved Wood Dunn-Edwards DE6125
Valspar Universal Umber 3003-9B on a wall, hex #9A7E65
Universal Umber Valspar 3003-9B
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.3Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood (DE6125) and Valspar Universal Umber (3003-9B) measure a delta-E of 2.3 apart. They sit within 1 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 17.8 and 19. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Carved Wood depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood the same color as Valspar Universal Umber?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood and Valspar Universal Umber are delta-E 2.3 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood and Valspar Universal Umber?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood and Valspar Universal Umber is delta-E 2.3.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood or Valspar Universal Umber?

Valspar Universal Umber is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.3 Carved Wood and Universal Umber
LIGHTESTUniversal Umber LRV 22.0
DARKESTCarved Wood LRV 21.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Carved Wood Universal Umber
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DE6125 3003-9B
Hex #937A62 #9A7E65
Light reflectance 21.0 22.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 17.8 19.0
Hue angle 70.3° 68.3°
Color family tan tan

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