ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7002 and Valspar 3008-10C, ΔE 0.9 apart
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) and Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) measure a delta-E of 0.9 apart. Downy is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.2 and 6.7. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Cozy White depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 79.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Downy and Valspar Cozy White are only delta-E 0.9 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Downy and Valspar Cozy White is delta-E 0.9.
Sherwin-Williams Downy is lighter than Valspar Cozy White by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Downy | Cozy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 7002 | 3008-10C |
| Hex | #EFE8DD | #EDE6DA |
| Light reflectance | 81.2 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Hue angle | 85.5° | 87.2° |
| Color family | gray | gray |