ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6342 and PPG 1013-6, ΔE 2.41 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel (DE6342) and PPG Gray Flannel (1013-6) measure a delta-E of 2.41 apart. They sit within 0 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 5.1 and 4.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Blue Steel depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel and PPG Gray Flannel are delta-E 2.41 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel and PPG Gray Flannel is delta-E 2.41.
| Blue Steel | Gray Flannel | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE6342 | 1013-6 |
| Hex | #535A61 | #585960 |
| Light reflectance | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 285.4° |
| Color family | black | black |