ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0051 and Valspar 6008-5A, ΔE 3.74 apart
Sherwin-Williams Classic Ivory (SW 0051) and Valspar Desert Flower (6008-5A) measure a delta-E of 3.74 apart. Desert Flower is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.5 and 17.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Classic Ivory depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 76.1 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Classic Ivory and Valspar Desert Flower are delta-E 3.74 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Classic Ivory and Valspar Desert Flower is delta-E 3.74.
Valspar Desert Flower is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Classic Ivory by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Classic Ivory | Desert Flower | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 0051 | 6008-5A |
| Hex | #F2E0C3 | #F4E8C7 |
| Light reflectance | 76.1 | 81.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Hue angle | 84.4° | 93.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |