ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9048 and Valspar 5003-10A, ΔE 2.66 apart
Sherwin-Williams Surfin' (SW 9048) and Valspar Fiesta Blue (5003-10A) measure a delta-E of 2.66 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Fiesta Blue holds more color, chroma 27.8 against 25.2, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Fiesta Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Surfin' and Valspar Fiesta Blue are delta-E 2.66 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Surfin' and Valspar Fiesta Blue is delta-E 2.66.
| Surfin' | Fiesta Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 9048 | 5003-10A |
| Hex | #73C0D2 | #6AC2D6 |
| Light reflectance | 46.2 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 25.2 | 27.8 |
| Hue angle | 220.8° | 220.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |