ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5830 and Valspar 5002-10B, ΔE 4.33 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mediterranean Sea (DE5830) and Valspar Pool Party (5002-10B) measure a delta-E of 4.33 apart. Pool Party is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pool Party holds more color, chroma 34 against 30.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mediterranean Sea depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 22.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mediterranean Sea and Valspar Pool Party are delta-E 4.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mediterranean Sea and Valspar Pool Party is delta-E 4.33.
Valspar Pool Party is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Mediterranean Sea by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Pool Party carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Mediterranean Sea - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mediterranean Sea | Pool Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5830 | 5002-10B |
| Hex | #1E8CAB | #0195B7 |
| Light reflectance | 22.0 | 24.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 30.9 | 34.0 |
| Hue angle | 233.1° | 232.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |