Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower vs. Valspar UK Grape

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Sherwin Williams SW 9146 leans towards blue hues, while Valspar UK R26F is purple.
Sherwin Williams SW 9146 and Valspar UK R26F differ significantly in saturation. Sherwin Williams SW 9146 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Sherwin Williams SW 9146 radiating a lighter essence compared to R26F.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower vs. Valspar UK Grape

Technical color comparison for Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower and Valspar UK Grape
Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower	Valspar UK Grape
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
201°blue	274°purple
Saturation
21%	12%less saturated
Lightness?
69%	35%darker
LRV?
43.62	-
CIE L?
72.039	35.05looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
40.148
Temperature
Cool	Warm

Preview Faded Flaxflower and Grape side by side in different rooms

SW 9146Faded Flaxflower

Sherwin Williams

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R26FGrape

Valspar UK

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.