Comparison

Reeds vs Spearmint Haze

Dunn-Edwards DE5647 and Valspar 5006-5C, ΔE 2.33 apart

Dunn-Edwards Reeds DE5647 on a wall, hex #A0BCA7
Reeds Dunn-Edwards DE5647
Valspar Spearmint Haze 5006-5C on a wall, hex #99B6A2
Spearmint Haze Valspar 5006-5C
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.33Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Reeds (DE5647) and Valspar Spearmint Haze (5006-5C) measure a delta-E of 2.33 apart. Reeds is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.5 and 15.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Spearmint Haze depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Reeds the same color as Valspar Spearmint Haze?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Reeds and Valspar Spearmint Haze are delta-E 2.33 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Reeds and Valspar Spearmint Haze?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Reeds and Valspar Spearmint Haze is delta-E 2.33.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Reeds or Valspar Spearmint Haze?

Dunn-Edwards Reeds is lighter than Valspar Spearmint Haze by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.33 Reeds and Spearmint Haze
LIGHTESTReeds LRV 46.2
DARKESTSpearmint Haze LRV 42.0
SPREAD4.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Reeds Spearmint Haze
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DE5647 5006-5C
Hex #A0BCA7 #99B6A2
Light reflectance 46.2 42.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 15.5 15.5
Hue angle 151.3° 153.6°
Color family green green

Each on its own

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