ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9771 and Valspar 2011-7, ΔE 9.71 apart
Dutch Boy Cottage Red (VS-9771) and Valspar Russet Red (2011-7) measure a delta-E of 9.71 apart. They sit within 0.9 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Cottage Red holds more color, chroma 53.4 against 43.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Russet Red depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Valspar Russet Red are delta-E 9.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Valspar Russet Red is delta-E 9.71.
Dutch Boy Cottage Red carries more color than Valspar Russet Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cottage Red | Russet Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | VS-9771 | 2011-7 |
| Hex | #9B3821 | #923F2D |
| Light reflectance | 9.9 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 53.4 | 43.8 |
| Hue angle | 41.4° | 39.6° |
| Color family | red | red |