Comparison

Rich Clay Brown vs Cedar Chest

Benjamin Moore 2164-30 and Dunn-Edwards DE6112, ΔE 2.19 apart

Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown 2164-30 on a wall, hex #8A6348
Rich Clay Brown Benjamin Moore 2164-30
Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest DE6112 on a wall, hex #8F684B
Cedar Chest Dunn-Edwards DE6112
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.19Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown (2164-30) and Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest (DE6112) measure a delta-E of 2.19 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 24.8 and 25.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Rich Clay Brown depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 15.9 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown the same color as Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown and Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest are delta-E 2.19 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown and Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown and Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest is delta-E 2.19.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.19 Rich Clay Brown and Cedar Chest
LIGHTESTCedar Chest LRV 16.2
DARKESTRich Clay Brown LRV 15.9
SPREAD0.3LRV points

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measured values
Rich Clay Brown Cedar Chest
Brand Benjamin Moore Dunn-Edwards
Code 2164-30 DE6112
Hex #8A6348 #8F684B
Light reflectance 15.9 16.2
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 24.8 25.4
Hue angle 60.3° 62.1°
Color family tan orange

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