Kraft Paper vs Mesa Sand

Dunn-Edwards DE6109 and Valspar 2004-8B, ΔE 2.38 apart

Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper DE6109 on a wall, hex #D5B59C — Kraft Paper Dunn-Edwards DE6109

Valspar Mesa Sand 2004-8B on a wall, hex #DDBAA1 — Mesa Sand Valspar 2004-8B

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.38Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper (DE6109) and Valspar Mesa Sand (2004-8B) measure a delta-E of 2.38 apart. Mesa Sand is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.7 and 19.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Kraft Paper depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 49.6 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper the same color as Valspar Mesa Sand?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper and Valspar Mesa Sand are delta-E 2.38 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper and Valspar Mesa Sand?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper and Valspar Mesa Sand is delta-E 2.38.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper or Valspar Mesa Sand?

Valspar Mesa Sand is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.38 Kraft Paper and Mesa Sand

LIGHTESTMesa Sand LRV 53.0

DARKESTKraft Paper LRV 49.6

SPREAD3.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Kraft Paper	Mesa Sand
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Valspar
Code	DE6109	2004-8B
Hex	#D5B59C	#DDBAA1
Light reflectance	49.6	53.0
Undertone	orange	orange
Chroma	18.7	19.5
Hue angle	65.5°	63.0°
Color family	tan	tan

Each on its own

full detail

Kraft Paper Dunn-Edwards DE6109 Mesa Sand Valspar 2004-8B