ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore AF-225 and Dunn-Edwards DE5209, ΔE 3.06 apart
Benjamin Moore Firenze (AF-225) and Dunn-Edwards Cinnabar (DE5209) measure a delta-E of 3.06 apart. They sit within 0.7 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Cinnabar holds more color, chroma 41.5 against 38.5, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Cinnabar depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 22.6 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Firenze and Dunn-Edwards Cinnabar are delta-E 3.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Firenze and Dunn-Edwards Cinnabar is delta-E 3.06.
Dunn-Edwards Cinnabar carries more color than Benjamin Moore Firenze - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Firenze | Cinnabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | AF-225 | DE5209 |
| Hex | #B87450 | #B9714A |
| Light reflectance | 23.3 | 22.6 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Hue angle | 53.3° | 53.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |