Comparison

Blue Cruise vs Splendid Blue

Sherwin-Williams SW 7606 and Valspar 4004-6A, ΔE 4.44 apart

Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise SW 7606 on a wall, hex #6591A8
Blue Cruise Sherwin-Williams SW 7606
Valspar Splendid Blue 4004-6A on a wall, hex #6890AE
Splendid Blue Valspar 4004-6A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.44Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise (SW 7606) and Valspar Splendid Blue (4004-6A) measure a delta-E of 4.44 apart. They sit within 0.8 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 19.1 and 20.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Splendid Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise and Valspar Splendid Blue?

Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise and Valspar Splendid Blue are delta-E 4.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise and Valspar Splendid Blue?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise and Valspar Splendid Blue is delta-E 4.44.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.44 Blue Cruise and Splendid Blue
LIGHTESTBlue Cruise LRV 25.8
DARKESTSplendid Blue LRV 25.0
SPREAD0.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Blue Cruise Splendid Blue
Brand Sherwin-Williams Valspar
Code SW 7606 4004-6A
Hex #6591A8 #6890AE
Light reflectance 25.8 25.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 19.1 20.9
Hue angle 242.1° 253.7°
Color family teal teal

Each on its own

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