ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5701 and Valspar 5003-9A, ΔE 7.96 apart
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass (DE5701) and Valspar River Mist (5003-9A) measure a delta-E of 7.96 apart. Whisper of Grass is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.6 and 12. The undertones part company: Whisper of Grass reads as a green undertone at hue angle 179.3 degrees, River Mist as a teal undertone at 216.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the River Mist depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 75.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass and Valspar River Mist are delta-E 7.96 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 River Mist is delta-E 7.96.
Dunn-Edwards Whisper of Grass is lighter than Valspar River Mist by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Whisper of Grass | River Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5701 | 5003-9A |
| Hex | #CBEDE5 | #C6E8EF |
| Light reflectance | 78.9 | 75.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Hue angle | 179.3° | 216.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |