ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7012 and Valspar 3008-10C, ΔE 0.85 apart
Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012) and Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) measure a delta-E of 0.85 apart. Creamy is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.2 and 6.7. The undertones part company: Creamy reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 88.7 degrees, Cozy White as a yellow cast at 87.2. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Cozy White depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 79.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Creamy and Valspar Cozy White are only delta-E 0.85 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Creamy and Valspar Cozy White is delta-E 0.85.
Sherwin-Williams Creamy is lighter than Valspar Cozy White by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Creamy | Cozy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 7012 | 3008-10C |
| Hex | #EFE8DB | #EDE6DA |
| Light reflectance | 81.2 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Hue angle | 88.7° | 87.2° |
| Color family | tan | gray |