ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 1 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 12.38 apart
Farrow & Ball Lime White (1) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 12.38 apart. Sprig of Mint is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 11.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Lime White reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 95.7 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 Lime White depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 71.6 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Lime White and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 12.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Lime White and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 12.38.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Farrow & Ball Lime White by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sprig of Mint carries more color than Farrow & Ball Lime White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lime White | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 1 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #E3DCC7 | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 71.6 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 11.2 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 95.7° | 125.5° |
| Color family | tan | green |