ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2127-30 and Dunn-Edwards DE6343, ΔE 1.52 apart
Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray (2127-30) and Dunn-Edwards Salem Black (DE6343) measure a delta-E of 1.52 apart. Gravel Gray is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.5 and 3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Salem Black depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 6.6 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray and Dunn-Edwards Salem Black are delta-E 1.52 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray and Dunn-Edwards Salem Black is delta-E 1.52.
Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Salem Black by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gravel Gray | Salem Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 2127-30 | DE6343 |
| Hex | #444A50 | #45494D |
| Light reflectance | 8.4 | 6.6 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 256.7° |
| Color family | black | black |