ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6778 and Valspar 5003-9A, ΔE 2.36 apart
Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778) and Valspar River Mist (5003-9A) measure a delta-E of 2.36 apart. River Mist is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.2 and 12. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Aviary Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 72.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue and Valspar River Mist are delta-E 2.36 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue and Valspar River Mist is delta-E 2.36.
Valspar River Mist is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Aviary Blue | River Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6778 | 5003-9A |
| Hex | #C6E3E8 | #C6E8EF |
| Light reflectance | 72.7 | 75.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Hue angle | 213.7° | 216.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |