ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6868 and Valspar 1009-1, ΔE 4.46 apart
Sherwin-Williams Real Red (SW 6868) and Valspar Oh So Red (1009-1) measure a delta-E of 4.46 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Real Red holds more color, chroma 66.2 against 62.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Real Red depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 13.2 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Real Red and Valspar Oh So Red are delta-E 4.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Real Red and Valspar Oh So Red is delta-E 4.46.
Sherwin-Williams Real Red carries more color than Valspar Oh So Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Real Red | Oh So Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6868 | 1009-1 |
| Hex | #BF2D32 | #BF3934 |
| Light reflectance | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 66.2 | 62.9 |
| Hue angle | 30.3° | 32.7° |
| Color family | red | red |