ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore OC-146 and Dunn-Edwards DE6197, ΔE 1.04 apart
Benjamin Moore Linen White (OC-146) and Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory (DE6197) measure a delta-E of 1.04 apart. Modern Ivory is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.1 and 8.8. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Linen White depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 80.9 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Linen White and Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory are delta-E 1.04 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Linen White and Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory is delta-E 1.04.
Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory is lighter than Benjamin Moore Linen White by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Linen White | Modern Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | OC-146 | DE6197 |
| Hex | #F2EBDA | #F5ECDC |
| Light reflectance | 80.9 | 84.6 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Hue angle | 93.1° | 87.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |