ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9085 and Valspar 2004-10B, ΔE 1.06 apart
Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand (SW 9085) and Valspar Sand Storm (2004-10B) measure a delta-E of 1.06 apart. Touch of Sand is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.7 and 8.8. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Sand Storm depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 57.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand and Valspar Sand Storm are delta-E 1.06 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand and Valspar Sand Storm is delta-E 1.06.
Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand is lighter than Valspar Sand Storm by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Touch of Sand | Sand Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 9085 | 2004-10B |
| Hex | #D5C7BA | #D5C5B9 |
| Light reflectance | 58.5 | 57.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | orange undertone |
| Chroma | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Hue angle | 71.8° | 65.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |