Comparison

Mandarin Orange vs Flash of Orange

Benjamin Moore 2018-20 and Dunn-Edwards DEA116, ΔE 2.08 apart

Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange 2018-20 on a wall, hex #FFA706
Mandarin Orange Benjamin Moore 2018-20
Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange DEA116 on a wall, hex #FFAA00
Flash of Orange Dunn-Edwards DEA116
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.08Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange (2018-20) and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange (DEA116) measure a delta-E of 2.08 apart. Flash of Orange is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 81.9 and 82.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mandarin Orange depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 46.1 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange the same color as Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange are delta-E 2.08 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange is delta-E 2.08.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange or Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange?

Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange is lighter than Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.08 Mandarin Orange and Flash of Orange
LIGHTESTFlash of Orange LRV 50.0
DARKESTMandarin Orange LRV 46.1
SPREAD3.9LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Mandarin Orange Flash of Orange
Brand Benjamin Moore Dunn-Edwards
Code 2018-20 DEA116
Hex #FFA706 #FFAA00
Light reflectance 46.1 50.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 81.9 82.5
Hue angle 73.7° 75.0°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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