ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 14.64 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 14.64 apart. Sprig of Mint is 4.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Alchemy reads as a yellow at hue angle 82.2 degrees, Sprig of Mint as a yellow-green at 125.5. 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 Sprig of Mint are delta-E 14.64 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 Sprig of Mint is delta-E 14.64.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Dutch Boy Alchemy by 4.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Alchemy | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Valspar |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 125.5° |
| Color family | tan | green |