ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Valspar 6008-5B, ΔE 7.29 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Valspar Heart of Palm (6008-5B) measure a delta-E of 7.29 apart. Heart of Palm is 5.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Heart of Palm holds more color, chroma 23.5 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Alchemy depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 71.3 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Alchemy and Valspar Heart of Palm are delta-E 7.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Valspar Heart of Palm is delta-E 7.29.
Valspar Heart of Palm is lighter than Dutch Boy Alchemy by 5.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Heart of Palm carries more color than Dutch Boy Alchemy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alchemy | Heart of Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 6008-5B |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #F3E3B7 |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 23.5 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 93.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |