ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6522 and Valspar 4004-6A, ΔE 3.58 apart
Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) and Valspar Splendid Blue (4004-6A) measure a delta-E of 3.58 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Splendid Blue holds more color, chroma 20.9 against 18, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sporty Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 23.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue and Valspar Splendid Blue are delta-E 3.58 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue and Valspar Splendid Blue is delta-E 3.58.
Valspar Splendid Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sporty Blue | Splendid Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6522 | 4004-6A |
| Hex | #6A8AA4 | #6890AE |
| Light reflectance | 23.9 | 25.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.0 | 20.9 |
| Hue angle | 255.1° | 253.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |