ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2158-40 and Dunn-Edwards DE5297, ΔE 3.5 apart
Benjamin Moore Golden Mist (2158-40) and Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan (DE5297) measure a delta-E of 3.5 apart. They sit within 0.6 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Paloma Tan holds more color, chroma 39.6 against 36.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Mist depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 51.6 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Golden Mist and Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan are delta-E 3.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Golden Mist and Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan is delta-E 3.5.
Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan carries more color than Benjamin Moore Golden Mist - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Mist | Paloma Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 2158-40 | DE5297 |
| Hex | #E8B981 | #E9B679 |
| Light reflectance | 51.6 | 52.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 36.2 | 39.6 |
| Hue angle | 74.2° | 73.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |