ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2012-10 and Valspar 1011-1, ΔE 5.67 apart
Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lily (2012-10) and Valspar Scarlet Sun (1011-1) measure a delta-E of 5.67 apart. Tawny Day Lily is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tawny Day Lily holds more color, chroma 78 against 73.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Scarlet Sun depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lily and Valspar Scarlet Sun are delta-E 5.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lily and Valspar Scarlet Sun is delta-E 5.67.
Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lily is lighter than Valspar Scarlet Sun by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lily carries more color than Valspar Scarlet Sun - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tawny Day Lily | Scarlet Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2012-10 | 1011-1 |
| Hex | #E04227 | #D63D2B |
| Light reflectance | 19.9 | 17.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 78.0 | 73.9 |
| Hue angle | 40.0° | 37.7° |
| Color family | red | red |