ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5559 and Valspar 6010-10, ΔE 4.58 apart
Dunn-Edwards Chive (DE5559) and Valspar Parakeet Green (6010-10) measure a delta-E of 4.58 apart. Parakeet Green is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 66.5 and 65.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Chive depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 43.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Chive and Valspar Parakeet Green are delta-E 4.58 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Chive and Valspar Parakeet Green is delta-E 4.58.
Valspar Parakeet Green is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Chive by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Chive | Parakeet Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5559 | 6010-10 |
| Hex | #98BE3C | #A7C443 |
| Light reflectance | 43.8 | 48.1 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 66.5 | 65.3 |
| Hue angle | 118.1° | 115.1° |
| Color family | green | green |