ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CW-35 and Dunn-Edwards DEC776, ΔE 2.17 apart
Benjamin Moore Palace Tan (CW-35) and Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green (DEC776) measure a delta-E of 2.17 apart. Palace Tan is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17.7 and 16.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Courtyard Green depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 26.8 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Palace Tan and Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green are delta-E 2.17 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Palace Tan and Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green is delta-E 2.17.
Benjamin Moore Palace Tan is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Palace Tan | Courtyard Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | CW-35 | DEC776 |
| Hex | #9D9072 | #978D71 |
| Light reflectance | 28.3 | 26.8 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 17.7 | 16.3 |
| Hue angle | 90.2° | 93.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |