Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Tone 370
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lemon Macaron (DEFD27), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Lemon Macaron is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Lemon Macaron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 62Benjamin Moore is 58.73
- Hex
- #E9D276#E2D06D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Lemon Macaron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zesty Yellow DEFD25ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Lustrous Yellow DE5472ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Dijon Mustard DE5451ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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