ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 2845 and Valspar 5008-2A, ΔE 2.33 apart
Sherwin-Williams Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845) and Valspar Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) measure a delta-E of 2.33 apart. Bunglehouse Gray is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.9 and 13.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sweet Carolina depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Bunglehouse Gray and Valspar Sweet Carolina are delta-E 2.33 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Bunglehouse Gray and Valspar Sweet Carolina is delta-E 2.33.
Sherwin-Williams Bunglehouse Gray is lighter than Valspar Sweet Carolina by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bunglehouse Gray | Sweet Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 2845 | 5008-2A |
| Hex | #988F7B | #938C75 |
| Light reflectance | 27.6 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Hue angle | 90.6° | 96.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |