ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5701 and Valspar 6001-7B, ΔE 7.14 apart
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass (DE5701) and Valspar Mint Gala (6001-7B) measure a delta-E of 7.14 apart. Whisper of Grass is 10.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mint Gala holds more color, chroma 15.2 against 12.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Whisper of Grass reads as a green undertone at hue angle 179.3 degrees, Mint Gala as a green at 160.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mint Gala depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 68.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass and Valspar Mint Gala are delta-E 7.14 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 Mint Gala is delta-E 7.14.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass is lighter than Valspar Mint Gala by 10.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Whisper of Grass | Mint Gala | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5701 | 6001-7B |
| Hex | #CBEDE5 | #BFE0CE |
| Light reflectance | 78.9 | 68.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 15.2 |
| Hue angle | 179.3° | 160.1° |
| Color family | teal | teal |