ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 59 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 12.06 apart
Farrow & Ball New White (59) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 12.06 apart. New White is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: New White reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 93.4 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 Sprig of Mint depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 76.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball New White and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 12.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball New White and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 12.06.
Farrow & Ball New White is lighter than Valspar Sprig of Mint by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sprig of Mint carries more color than Farrow & Ball New White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| New White | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 59 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #EFE6CF | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 79.4 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 93.4° | 125.5° |
| Color family | tan | green |