ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5717 and Valspar 5003-3C, ΔE 2.34 apart
Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) and Valspar April Thicket (5003-3C) measure a delta-E of 2.34 apart. April Thicket is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.2 and 9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Pistachio Ice Cream depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 44.4 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Ice Cream and Valspar April Thicket are delta-E 2.34 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Ice Cream and Valspar April Thicket is delta-E 2.34.
Valspar April Thicket is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Ice Cream by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pistachio Ice Cream | April Thicket | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5717 | 5003-3C |
| Hex | #A0B7AD | #A8BAAF |
| Light reflectance | 44.4 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green undertone |
| Chroma | 10.2 | 9.0 |
| Hue angle | 166.3° | 157.4° |
| Color family | teal | green |