ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6559 and Valspar 1001-3A, ΔE 8.2 apart
Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape (SW 6559) and Valspar Velvet Beret (1001-3A) measure a delta-E of 8.2 apart. Velvet Beret is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Beret holds more color, chroma 24.6 against 21.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Concord Grape depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 4.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape and Valspar Velvet Beret are delta-E 8.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape and Valspar Velvet Beret is delta-E 8.2.
Valspar Velvet Beret is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Concord Grape | Velvet Beret | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6559 | 1001-3A |
| Hex | #443757 | #5A466B |
| Light reflectance | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 21.7 | 24.6 |
| Hue angle | 307.7° | 312.0° |
| Color family | purple | purple |