ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6395 and Valspar 3007-5B, ΔE 4.13 apart
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy (SW 6395) and Valspar Earthen Sienna (3007-5B) measure a delta-E of 4.13 apart. Earthen Sienna is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Alchemy holds more color, chroma 45.3 against 41.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Alchemy depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 37.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Valspar Earthen Sienna are delta-E 4.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Valspar Earthen Sienna is delta-E 4.13.
Valspar Earthen Sienna is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Alchemy by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy carries more color than Valspar Earthen Sienna - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alchemy | Earthen Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6395 | 3007-5B |
| Hex | #C99E53 | #CBA25E |
| Light reflectance | 37.5 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 45.3 | 41.4 |
| Hue angle | 80.6° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |