ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6168 and Valspar 6002-1A, ΔE 0.7 apart
Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168) and Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) measure a delta-E of 0.7 apart. Moderne White is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.7 and 5.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Gilded Linen depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 73.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Moderne White and Valspar Gilded Linen are only delta-E 0.7 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Moderne White and Valspar Gilded Linen is delta-E 0.7.
Sherwin-Williams Moderne White is lighter than Valspar Gilded Linen by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Moderne White | Gilded Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6168 | 6002-1A |
| Hex | #E2E0D7 | #E2DFD5 |
| Light reflectance | 74.5 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 100.9° | 97.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |