Comparison

Ash Gray vs Sandy Sage

Dunn-Edwards DEC751 and Valspar 5008-1C, ΔE 2.91 apart

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray DEC751 on a wall, hex #C1B5A9
Ash Gray Dunn-Edwards DEC751
Valspar Sandy Sage 5008-1C on a wall, hex #BCB5A5
Sandy Sage Valspar 5008-1C
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.91Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray (DEC751) and Valspar Sandy Sage (5008-1C) measure a delta-E of 2.91 apart. They sit within 1.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.9 and 9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sandy Sage depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray the same color as Valspar Sandy Sage?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Valspar Sandy Sage are delta-E 2.91 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Valspar Sandy Sage?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Valspar Sandy Sage is delta-E 2.91.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray or Valspar Sandy Sage?

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray is lighter than Valspar Sandy Sage by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.91 Ash Gray and Sandy Sage
LIGHTESTAsh Gray LRV 47.2
DARKESTSandy Sage LRV 46.0
SPREAD1.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ash Gray Sandy Sage
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DEC751 5008-1C
Hex #C1B5A9 #BCB5A5
Light reflectance 47.2 46.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 7.9 9.0
Hue angle 73.8° 91.9°
Color family tan tan

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