ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9114 and Valspar 6008-5B, ΔE 8.26 apart
Dutch Boy Apricot White (VS-9114) and Valspar Heart of Palm (6008-5B) measure a delta-E of 8.26 apart. Heart of Palm is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Apricot White holds more color, chroma 29.7 against 23.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Apricot White depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 69.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Apricot White and Valspar Heart of Palm are delta-E 8.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Apricot White and Valspar Heart of Palm is delta-E 8.26.
Valspar Heart of Palm is lighter than Dutch Boy Apricot White by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Apricot White carries more color than Valspar Heart of Palm - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Apricot White | Heart of Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | VS-9114 | 6008-5B |
| Hex | #F4D6A2 | #F3E3B7 |
| Light reflectance | 69.9 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 29.7 | 23.5 |
| Hue angle | 84.0° | 93.0° |
| Color family | orange | tan |