Valspar US Folk Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Rosemary

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Valspar US V107-5 leans towards blue hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6187 is yellow.
Valspar US V107-5 and Sherwin Williams SW 6187 differ significantly in saturation. Valspar US V107-5 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Valspar US V107-5 radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 6187.

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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Valspar US Folk Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Rosemary
Technical color comparison for Valspar US Folk Blue and Sherwin Williams Rosemary
Valspar US Folk BlueSherwin Williams Rosemary
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
202°blue83°yellow
Saturation
24%7%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
40%39%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
14.1113.56looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
44.3643.632looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
16.774
Temperature
CoolWarm
Preview Folk Blue and Rosemary side by side in different rooms

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.

Color comparisons featuring Valspar US Folk Blue