ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0030 and Valspar 3008-10C, ΔE 4.87 apart
Dutch Boy Lady Nicole (DCP-0030) and Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) measure a delta-E of 4.87 apart. Cozy White is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cozy White holds more color, chroma 6.7 against 4.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lady Nicole depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 71.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Lady Nicole and Valspar Cozy White are delta-E 4.87 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Lady Nicole and Valspar Cozy White is delta-E 4.87.
Valspar Cozy White is lighter than Dutch Boy Lady Nicole by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lady Nicole | Cozy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | DCP-0030 | 3008-10C |
| Hex | #DDDDD5 | #EDE6DA |
| Light reflectance | 71.9 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 4.2 | 6.7 |
| Hue angle | 109.8° | 87.2° |
| Color family | gray | gray |