Farrow & Ball 236 and Valspar 5001-3B, ΔE 5.13 apart
Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green (236) and Valspar Northern Sky (5001-3B) measure a delta-E of 5.13 apart. Northern Sky is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Teresa's Green holds more color, chroma 7.7 against 3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Teresa's Green reads as a green undertone at hue angle 155.2 degrees, Northern Sky as a green cast at 167.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Teresa's Green depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 57.9 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green and Valspar Northern Sky are delta-E 5.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green and Valspar Northern Sky is delta-E 5.13.
Valspar Northern Sky is lighter than Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green carries more color than Valspar Northern Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Teresa's Green | Northern Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 236 | 5001-3B |
| Hex | #BDCCC2 | #C8CFCC |
| Light reflectance | 57.9 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green cast |
| Chroma | 7.7 | 3.0 |
| Hue angle | 155.2° | 167.5° |
| Color family | green | gray |