ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5851 and Farrow & Ball 237, ΔE 5.07 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blueberry Muffin (DE5851) and Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue (237) measure a delta-E of 5.07 apart. Cook's Blue is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blueberry Muffin holds more color, chroma 24.8 against 22.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blueberry Muffin depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 22.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Blueberry Muffin and Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue are delta-E 5.07 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blueberry Muffin and Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue is delta-E 5.07.
Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Blueberry Muffin by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blueberry Muffin | Cook's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | DE5851 | 237 |
| Hex | #5588AB | #6A8FB2 |
| Light reflectance | 22.5 | 25.9 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 24.8 | 22.7 |
| Hue angle | 253.3° | 260.7° |
| Color family | teal | blue |