ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5701 and Valspar 6001-7A, ΔE 5.04 apart
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass (DE5701) and Valspar Icy Mint (6001-7A) measure a delta-E of 5.04 apart. Whisper of Grass is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.6 and 11.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Icy Mint depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 74.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass and Valspar Icy Mint are delta-E 5.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass and Valspar Icy Mint is delta-E 5.04.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass is lighter than Valspar Icy Mint by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Whisper of Grass | Icy Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5701 | 6001-7A |
| Hex | #CBEDE5 | #CDE6D7 |
| Light reflectance | 78.9 | 74.6 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green undertone |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Hue angle | 179.3° | 157.8° |
| Color family | teal | green |