ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6780 and Valspar 5002-8A, ΔE 3.35 apart
Sherwin-Williams Nautilus (SW 6780) and Valspar Sea Serenade (5002-8A) measure a delta-E of 3.35 apart. Nautilus is 4.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 23.4 and 23.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sea Serenade depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Nautilus and Valspar Sea Serenade are delta-E 3.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Nautilus and Valspar Sea Serenade is delta-E 3.35.
Sherwin-Williams Nautilus is lighter than Valspar Sea Serenade by 4.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Nautilus | Sea Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6780 | 5002-8A |
| Hex | #71B8C7 | #67AFBE |
| Light reflectance | 41.8 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 23.4 | 23.7 |
| Hue angle | 218.5° | 218.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |