ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6729 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 6.98 apart
Sherwin-Williams Lacewing (SW 6729) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 6.98 apart. Sprig of Mint is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 13.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Lacewing reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 127.9 degrees, Sprig of Mint as a yellow-green at 125.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lacewing depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 73.7 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Lacewing and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 6.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Lacewing and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 6.98.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Lacewing by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sprig of Mint carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Lacewing - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lacewing | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6729 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #D7E3CA | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 73.7 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 13.7 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 127.9° | 125.5° |
| Color family | green | green |