ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0371 and Valspar 5008-1C, ΔE 8.34 apart
Dutch Boy Florito (DCP-0371) and Valspar Sandy Sage (5008-1C) measure a delta-E of 8.34 apart. Florito is 12.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sandy Sage holds more color, chroma 9 against 6.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Florito reads as a yellow-green cast at hue angle 115.7 degrees, Sandy Sage as a yellow undertone at 91.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sandy Sage depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Florito and Valspar Sandy Sage are delta-E 8.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Florito and Valspar Sandy Sage is delta-E 8.34.
Dutch Boy Florito is lighter than Valspar Sandy Sage by 12.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Florito | Sandy Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | DCP-0371 | 5008-1C |
| Hex | #C9CBBE | #BCB5A5 |
| Light reflectance | 58.8 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Hue angle | 115.7° | 91.9° |
| Color family | gray | tan |