Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Hibiscus 357
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soleil (DE5419), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Soleil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Dunn-Edwards are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Soleil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 56Benjamin Moore is 54.88
- Hex
- #E9CB2E#E2C839 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Soleil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Zest DE5412ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Citrus Spice DE5466ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Sunnyside Up DET495ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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