Comparison

Fresco Urbain vs Lynx

Benjamin Moore 1253 and Dunn-Edwards DE6035, ΔE 2.19 apart

Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain 1253 on a wall, hex #5F4E4B
Fresco Urbain Benjamin Moore 1253
Dunn-Edwards Lynx DE6035 on a wall, hex #604D47
Lynx Dunn-Edwards DE6035
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.19Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain (1253) and Dunn-Edwards Lynx (DE6035) measure a delta-E of 2.19 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.9 and 9.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Lynx depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.2 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain the same color as Dunn-Edwards Lynx?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain and Dunn-Edwards Lynx are delta-E 2.19 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain and Dunn-Edwards Lynx?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain and Dunn-Edwards Lynx is delta-E 2.19.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain or Dunn-Edwards Lynx?

Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Lynx by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.19 Fresco Urbain and Lynx
LIGHTESTFresco Urbain LRV 9.3
DARKESTLynx LRV 8.2
SPREAD1.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Fresco Urbain Lynx
Brand Benjamin Moore Dunn-Edwards
Code 1253 DE6035
Hex #5F4E4B #604D47
Light reflectance 9.3 8.2
Undertone red undertone red undertone
Chroma 7.9 9.6
Hue angle 34.0° 43.4°
Color family black black

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