ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5298 and Valspar 3004-5B, ΔE 3.48 apart
Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup (DE5298) and Valspar Safari Sun (3004-5B) measure a delta-E of 3.48 apart. Safari Sun is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Safari Sun holds more color, chroma 47.1 against 44.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Butterscotch Syrup reads as a orange at hue angle 71.5 degrees, Safari Sun as a yellow at 72.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Butterscotch Syrup depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 40.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup and Valspar Safari Sun are delta-E 3.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup and Valspar Safari Sun is delta-E 3.48.
Valspar Safari Sun is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Safari Sun carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Butterscotch Syrup | Safari Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5298 | 3004-5B |
| Hex | #D9A05F | #DFA45D |
| Light reflectance | 40.7 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | orange | yellow |
| Chroma | 44.1 | 47.1 |
| Hue angle | 71.5° | 72.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |