ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2044-30 and Dunn-Edwards DE5698, ΔE 0.96 apart
Benjamin Moore St. Patrick (2044-30) and Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp (DE5698) measure a delta-E of 0.96 apart. They sit within 0.9 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 44 and 43.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Tropical Kelp depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 25.6 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore St. Patrick and Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp are only delta-E 0.96 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore St. Patrick and Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp is delta-E 0.96.
| St. Patrick | Tropical Kelp | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 2044-30 | DE5698 |
| Hex | #009F7E | #009D7D |
| Light reflectance | 26.5 | 25.6 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 44.0 | 43.3 |
| Hue angle | 170.3° | 170.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |