Comparison

Mardi Gras Gold vs Flash of Orange

Benjamin Moore 2019-10 and Dunn-Edwards DEA116, ΔE 2.95 apart

Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold 2019-10 on a wall, hex #FFAF00
Mardi Gras Gold Benjamin Moore 2019-10
Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange DEA116 on a wall, hex #FFAA00
Flash of Orange Dunn-Edwards DEA116
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.95Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10) and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange (DEA116) measure a delta-E of 2.95 apart. Flash of Orange is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 82.6 and 82.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mardi Gras Gold depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 48.1 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold the same color as Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange are delta-E 2.95 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

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

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold and Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange is delta-E 2.95.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold or Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange?

Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange is lighter than Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.95 Mardi Gras Gold and Flash of Orange
LIGHTESTFlash of Orange LRV 50.0
DARKESTMardi Gras Gold LRV 48.1
SPREAD1.9LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Mardi Gras Gold Flash of Orange
Brand Benjamin Moore Dunn-Edwards
Code 2019-10 DEA116
Hex #FFAF00 #FFAA00
Light reflectance 48.1 50.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 82.6 82.5
Hue angle 76.9° 75.0°
Color family orange orange

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