ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6098 and Valspar 6005-1A, ΔE 0.76 apart
Sherwin-Williams Pacer White (SW 6098) and Valspar Asiago (6005-1A) measure a delta-E of 0.76 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.4 and 6.7. The undertones part company: Pacer White reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 85.9 degrees, Asiago as a yellow cast at 87.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Asiago depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Pacer White and Valspar Asiago are only delta-E 0.76 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Pacer White and Valspar Asiago is delta-E 0.76.
| Pacer White | Asiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6098 | 6005-1A |
| Hex | #E5DDD0 | #E3DCD0 |
| Light reflectance | 72.8 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Hue angle | 85.9° | 87.1° |
| Color family | tan | gray |