ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 71 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 9.03 apart
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (71) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 9.03 apart. Sprig of Mint is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.9 and 20.5. The undertones part company: Pale Hound reads as a yellow at hue angle 100.4 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 Pale Hound depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 71.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 9.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pale Hound and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 9.03.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pale Hound by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pale Hound | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 71 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #E4DDB9 | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 71.7 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 18.9 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 100.4° | 125.5° |
| Color family | yellow | green |