ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5217 and Valspar 7005-16, ΔE 3.06 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blended Light (DE5217) and Valspar Betsy's Linen (7005-16) measure a delta-E of 3.06 apart. Blended Light is 6.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.7 and 7.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Betsy's Linen depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 90.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Blended Light and Valspar Betsy's Linen are delta-E 3.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blended Light and Valspar Betsy's Linen is delta-E 3.06.
Dunn-Edwards Blended Light is lighter than Valspar Betsy's Linen by 6.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blended Light | Betsy's Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5217 | 7005-16 |
| Hex | #FFFBE8 | #F8F4E5 |
| Light reflectance | 96.1 | 90.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 9.7 | 7.8 |
| Hue angle | 100.9° | 98.9° |
| Color family | yellow | white |