ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6661 and Valspar 3001-5C, ΔE 2.89 apart
Sherwin-Williams Papaya (SW 6661) and Valspar Spun Gold (3001-5C) measure a delta-E of 2.89 apart. Papaya is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.7 and 41.4. The undertones part company: Papaya reads as a yellow at hue angle 72.7 degrees, Spun Gold as a orange at 69.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Spun Gold depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Papaya and Valspar Spun Gold are delta-E 2.89 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Papaya and Valspar Spun Gold is delta-E 2.89.
Sherwin-Williams Papaya is lighter than Valspar Spun Gold by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Papaya | Spun Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6661 | 3001-5C |
| Hex | #EFB97B | #EEB377 |
| Light reflectance | 54.7 | 51.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 40.7 | 41.4 |
| Hue angle | 72.7° | 69.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |