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Compare Paint Colors Side by Side

Compare any two paint colors side by side with hex codes, RGB values, LRV, and a plain-language verdict on how close they are, based on CIEDE2000.

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Reading the comparison

We compare digital color values using CIEDE2000 and give every pair one of three verdicts: nearly identical, very similar or visible difference. The verdict describes how close two digital values are; it does not certify a physical paint match.

Do not use a digital score to approve a touch-up. Compare physical samples in the intended finish and lighting; substrate, tinting and aging can change the result.

LRV (Light Reflectance Value) shows how much light the paint reflects: 0 for pure black, 100 for pure white. Two colors within 5 to 10 LRV points will read similarly under the same lighting, even if their hex values differ. That matters when you're trying to keep a room feeling balanced across walls, trim, and ceiling.

Common uses: checking whether two “white” paints (Chantilly Lace vs. Simply White) actually differ on the wall, confirming a competitor match before buying gallons, or verifying trim-to-wall contrast before committing.