ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6382 and Valspar 4006-1C, ΔE 2.56 apart
Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE6382) and Valspar Drizzling Mist (4006-1C) measure a delta-E of 2.56 apart. They sit within 1.2 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 2.3 and 2.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Formal Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 30.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray and Valspar Drizzling Mist are delta-E 2.56 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray and Valspar Drizzling Mist is delta-E 2.56.
Valspar Drizzling Mist is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Formal Gray | Drizzling Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE6382 | 4006-1C |
| Hex | #97969A | #959A9D |
| Light reflectance | 30.7 | 31.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Hue angle | 299.9° | 241.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |