ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 206 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 8.49 apart
Farrow & Ball Green Ground (206) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 8.49 apart. Sprig of Mint is 9.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 16.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Green Ground reads as a yellow at hue angle 108.8 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 Green Ground depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 66.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Green Ground and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 8.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Green Ground and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 8.49.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Farrow & Ball Green Ground by 9.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sprig of Mint carries more color than Farrow & Ball Green Ground - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Green Ground | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 206 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #D7D7B8 | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 66.5 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 16.2 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 108.8° | 125.5° |
| Color family | yellow | green |