Cosmic Dust vs Blue China

PPG 1157-6 and Valspar 5001-8B, ΔE 5.28 apart

PPG Cosmic Dust 1157-6 on a wall, hex #347699 — Cosmic Dust PPG 1157-6

Valspar Blue China 5001-8B on a wall, hex #3481A1 — Blue China Valspar 5001-8B

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.28Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

PPG Cosmic Dust (1157-6) and Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) measure a delta-E of 5.28 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.9 and 27.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cosmic Dust depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between PPG Cosmic Dust and Valspar Blue China?

PPG Cosmic Dust and Valspar Blue China are delta-E 5.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between PPG Cosmic Dust and Valspar Blue China?

The measured color distance between PPG Cosmic Dust and Valspar Blue China is delta-E 5.28.

Which is lighter, PPG Cosmic Dust or Valspar Blue China?

Valspar Blue China is lighter than PPG Cosmic Dust by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.28 Cosmic Dust and Blue China

LIGHTESTBlue China LRV 18.0

DARKESTCosmic Dust LRV 17.0

SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Cosmic Dust	Blue China
Brand	PPG	Valspar
Code	1157-6	5001-8B
Hex	#347699	#3481A1
Light reflectance	17.0	18.0
Undertone	blue	blue
Chroma	26.9	27.4
Hue angle	249.2°	241.3°
Color family	teal	teal

Each on its own

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Cosmic Dust PPG 1157-6 Blue China Valspar 5001-8B