ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6779 and Valspar 5002-9B, ΔE 3.2 apart
Sherwin-Williams Liquid Blue (SW 6779) and Valspar Misty (5002-9B) measure a delta-E of 3.2 apart. Misty is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.1 and 15.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Liquid Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 60.2 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Liquid Blue and Valspar Misty are delta-E 3.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Liquid Blue and Valspar Misty is delta-E 3.2.
Valspar Misty is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Liquid Blue by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Liquid Blue | Misty | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6779 | 5002-9B |
| Hex | #A6D4DE | #AED9E7 |
| Light reflectance | 60.2 | 64.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Hue angle | 217.8° | 226.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |