Comparison

In the Tropics vs Caribbean Cruise

Benjamin Moore CSP-640 and Dunn-Edwards DE5760, ΔE 2.21 apart

Benjamin Moore In the Tropics CSP-640 on a wall, hex #3B98A2
In the Tropics Benjamin Moore CSP-640
Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise DE5760 on a wall, hex #3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise Dunn-Edwards DE5760
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.21Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore In the Tropics (CSP-640) and Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) measure a delta-E of 2.21 apart. They sit within 0.2 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 27.4 and 27.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the In the Tropics depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 27.8 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore In the Tropics the same color as Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise are delta-E 2.21 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Dunn-Edwards Caribbean Cruise is delta-E 2.21.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.21 In the Tropics and Caribbean Cruise
LIGHTESTCaribbean Cruise LRV 28.0
DARKESTIn the Tropics LRV 27.8
SPREAD0.2LRV points

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measured values
In the Tropics Caribbean Cruise
Brand Benjamin Moore Dunn-Edwards
Code CSP-640 DE5760
Hex #3B98A2 #3F9DA9
Light reflectance 27.8 28.0
Undertone teal teal
Chroma 27.4 27.8
Hue angle 209.2° 211.5°
Color family teal teal

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