ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore OC-72 and Dunn-Edwards DE6218, ΔE 0.9 apart
Benjamin Moore Pink Damask (OC-72) and Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper (DE6218) measure a delta-E of 0.9 apart. Antique Paper is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.1 and 4.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Pink Damask depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 85.5 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Pink Damask and Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper are only delta-E 0.9 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Pink Damask and Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper is delta-E 0.9.
Dunn-Edwards Antique Paper is lighter than Benjamin Moore Pink Damask by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pink Damask | Antique Paper | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | OC-72 | DE6218 |
| Hex | #F6F0E7 | #F4F0E8 |
| Light reflectance | 85.5 | 87.4 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Hue angle | 84.6° | 90.4° |
| Color family | white | white |