Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yolk 2023-10
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soleil (DE5419), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Soleil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 56Benjamin Moore is 53.64
- Hex
- #E9CB2E#ECC900 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 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 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Electric Glow DEA119ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.4 points higher.
- Lemon Punch DE5398ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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