ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7531 and Valspar 7003-1, ΔE 1.21 apart
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) and Valspar Parlour Taupe (7003-1) measure a delta-E of 1.21 apart. Canvas Tan is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.3 and 10.7. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Parlour Taupe depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 62.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan and Valspar Parlour Taupe are delta-E 1.21 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan and Valspar Parlour Taupe is delta-E 1.21.
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan is lighter than Valspar Parlour Taupe by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Canvas Tan | Parlour Taupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 7531 | 7003-1 |
| Hex | #DCD1BF | #DBCEBC |
| Light reflectance | 64.3 | 62.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Hue angle | 85.6° | 81.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |