ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6382 and Valspar 4008-1C, ΔE 3.72 apart
Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE6382) and Valspar Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C) measure a delta-E of 3.72 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.3 and 1.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Formal Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 30.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray and Valspar Stone Mason Gray are delta-E 3.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray and Valspar Stone Mason Gray is delta-E 3.72.
| Formal Gray | Stone Mason Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE6382 | 4008-1C |
| Hex | #97969A | #959896 |
| Light reflectance | 30.7 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Hue angle | 299.9° | 155.7° |
| Color family | gray | gray |