ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5601 and Valspar 6011-7, ΔE 7.37 apart
Dunn-Edwards Golf Course (DE5601) and Valspar Bright Parrot (6011-7) measure a delta-E of 7.37 apart. Golf Course is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bright Parrot holds more color, chroma 58 against 52.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bright Parrot depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 24.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Golf Course and Valspar Bright Parrot are delta-E 7.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Golf Course and Valspar Bright Parrot is delta-E 7.37.
Dunn-Edwards Golf Course is lighter than Valspar Bright Parrot by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Bright Parrot carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Golf Course - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golf Course | Bright Parrot | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5601 | 6011-7 |
| Hex | #5A9E4B | #589837 |
| Light reflectance | 27.1 | 24.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 52.7 | 58.0 |
| Hue angle | 136.3° | 131.5° |
| Color family | green | green |