ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5896 and Valspar 4004-9A, ΔE 2.92 apart
Dunn-Edwards Crystal Falls (DE5896) and Valspar Super Nova (4004-9A) measure a delta-E of 2.92 apart. Crystal Falls is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.4 and 7.4. The undertones part company: Crystal Falls reads as a cool blue-gray at hue angle 275.1 degrees, Super Nova as a blue undertone at 282.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Super Nova depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 73.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Crystal Falls and Valspar Super Nova are delta-E 2.92 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Crystal Falls and Valspar Super Nova is delta-E 2.92.
Dunn-Edwards Crystal Falls is lighter than Valspar Super Nova by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Crystal Falls | Super Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5896 | 4004-9A |
| Hex | #E1E6F2 | #DBDEEC |
| Light reflectance | 79.0 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Hue angle | 275.1° | 282.6° |
| Color family | gray | blue |