Dunn-Edwards DE5576 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 6.55 apart
Dunn-Edwards Envious Pastel (DE5576) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 6.55 apart. Envious Pastel is 7.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Envious Pastel holds more color, chroma 26.4 against 20.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sprig of Mint depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 76.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Envious Pastel and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 6.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Envious Pastel and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 6.55.
Dunn-Edwards Envious Pastel is lighter than Valspar Sprig of Mint by 7.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Envious Pastel carries more color than Valspar Sprig of Mint - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Envious Pastel | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5576 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #DDF3C2 | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 83.4 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 26.4 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 126.3° | 125.5° |
| Color family | green | green |