ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6830 and Valspar 1001-3C, ΔE 5.1 apart
Sherwin-Williams Kismet (SW 6830) and Valspar Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) measure a delta-E of 5.1 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Kismet holds more color, chroma 26.8 against 21.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gleeful Joy depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Kismet and Valspar Gleeful Joy are delta-E 5.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Kismet and Valspar Gleeful Joy is delta-E 5.1.
Sherwin-Williams Kismet carries more color than Valspar Gleeful Joy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Kismet | Gleeful Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6830 | 1001-3C |
| Hex | #A18AB7 | #A18CB0 |
| Light reflectance | 29.2 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 21.8 |
| Hue angle | 310.6° | 312.8° |
| Color family | purple | purple |