Dried Chive vs Ginkgo Tree

Dunn-Edwards DE6272 and Valspar 5006-4B, ΔE 4.5 apart

Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive DE6272 on a wall, hex #7B7D69 — Dried Chive Dunn-Edwards DE6272

Valspar Ginkgo Tree 5006-4B on a wall, hex #7A856F — Ginkgo Tree Valspar 5006-4B

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.5Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive (DE6272) and Valspar Ginkgo Tree (5006-4B) measure a delta-E of 4.5 apart. Ginkgo Tree is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.6 and 13.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dried Chive depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 19.9 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive and Valspar Ginkgo Tree?

Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive and Valspar Ginkgo Tree are delta-E 4.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive and Valspar Ginkgo Tree?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive and Valspar Ginkgo Tree is delta-E 4.5.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive or Valspar Ginkgo Tree?

Valspar Ginkgo Tree is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Dried Chive by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.5 Dried Chive and Ginkgo Tree

LIGHTESTGinkgo Tree LRV 22.0

DARKESTDried Chive LRV 19.9

SPREAD2.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Dried Chive	Ginkgo Tree
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Valspar
Code	DE6272	5006-4B
Hex	#7B7D69	#7A856F
Light reflectance	19.9	22.0
Undertone	yellow-green undertone	yellow-green undertone
Chroma	11.6	13.4
Hue angle	112.9°	128.4°
Color family	yellow	green

Each on its own

full detail

Dried Chive Dunn-Edwards DE6272 Ginkgo Tree Valspar 5006-4B