ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6205 and Valspar 3003-10C, ΔE 0.7 apart
Dunn-Edwards Stucco Tan (DE6205) and Valspar Cream in my Coffee (3003-10C) measure a delta-E of 0.7 apart. Stucco Tan is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.1 and 9.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Cream in my Coffee depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Stucco Tan and Valspar Cream in my Coffee are only delta-E 0.7 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Stucco Tan and Valspar Cream in my Coffee is delta-E 0.7.
Dunn-Edwards Stucco Tan is lighter than Valspar Cream in my Coffee by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Stucco Tan | Cream in my Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE6205 | 3003-10C |
| Hex | #E8DECE | #E6DCCC |
| Light reflectance | 73.9 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Hue angle | 85.3° | 85.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |