ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2029-70 and Dunn-Edwards DE5539, ΔE 1.15 apart
Benjamin Moore Frosty Lime (2029-70) and Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern (DE5539) measure a delta-E of 1.15 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 11.9 and 11.8. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Frosty Lime depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 85.9 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Frosty Lime and Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern are delta-E 1.15 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Frosty Lime and Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern is delta-E 1.15.
Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern is lighter than Benjamin Moore Frosty Lime by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Frosty Lime | Fragile Fern | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 2029-70 | DE5539 |
| Hex | #F0F5DE | #EFF2DB |
| Light reflectance | 85.9 | 87.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow-green undertone |
| Chroma | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Hue angle | 118.0° | 114.5° |
| Color family | green | yellow |