ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6101 and Valspar 2004-10A, ΔE 5.25 apart
Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time (SW 6101) and Valspar Adirondack Path (2004-10A) measure a delta-E of 5.25 apart. Adirondack Path is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sands of Time holds more color, chroma 16.8 against 13.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sands of Time reads as a orange at hue angle 71.1 degrees, Adirondack Path as a orange undertone at 56.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sands of Time depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 38.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time and Valspar Adirondack Path are delta-E 5.25 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time and Valspar Adirondack Path is delta-E 5.25.
Valspar Adirondack Path is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time carries more color than Valspar Adirondack Path - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sands of Time | Adirondack Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6101 | 2004-10A |
| Hex | #BCA38B | #C2A798 |
| Light reflectance | 38.6 | 41.3 |
| Undertone | orange | orange undertone |
| Chroma | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Hue angle | 71.1° | 56.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |