Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30

Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards

Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30

The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Acorn Squash (DE5292), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.

Yellow MarigoldBenjamin Moore · 2155-30
Acorn SquashDunn-Edwards · DE5292

Acorn Squash is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.31 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Acorn Squash really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.31very close
LRV
43Benjamin Moore is 42.29
Hex
#EDA740#EAA731 in Benjamin Moore

Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.

Other Dunn-Edwards options

Worth knowing if Acorn Squash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Lion's Mane DE5319ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
  • Fortune Cookie DE5355ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
  • Copper Cove DE5320ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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