ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6428 and Valspar 6004-7B, ΔE 6.71 apart
Sherwin-Williams Honeydew (SW 6428) and Valspar Sprig of Mint (6004-7B) measure a delta-E of 6.71 apart. Sprig of Mint is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sprig of Mint holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 16.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Honeydew reads as a yellow at hue angle 111.4 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 Honeydew depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 70.7 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Honeydew and Valspar Sprig of Mint are delta-E 6.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Honeydew and Valspar Sprig of Mint is delta-E 6.71.
Valspar Sprig of Mint is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Honeydew by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sprig of Mint carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Honeydew - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Honeydew | Sprig of Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6428 | 6004-7B |
| Hex | #DBDDBD | #D9E9C3 |
| Light reflectance | 70.7 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 16.6 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 111.4° | 125.5° |
| Color family | yellow | green |