Same name, different colors
Nankeen: 2 paint colors share this name.
Sherwin-Williams and Valspar each sell a color called Nankeen. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Sherwin-WilliamsNankeenSW 6397 · #AA803ALRV24LightnessDarkUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 6397
ValsparNankeen8003-20A · #F1E6D5LRV80LightnessVery LightUndertoneWarmView Valspar 8003-20A
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
SW 6397 is 56 points darker than 8003-20A.
Nankeen · 2 brands
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