Comparison

Citrus Spice vs Golden Yarrow

Dunn-Edwards DE5466 and PPG 1215-5, ΔE 3.32 apart

Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice DE5466 on a wall, hex #E2CD52
Citrus Spice Dunn-Edwards DE5466
PPG Golden Yarrow 1215-5 on a wall, hex #E2C74F
Golden Yarrow PPG 1215-5
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.32Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice (DE5466) and PPG Golden Yarrow (1215-5) measure a delta-E of 3.32 apart. Citrus Spice is 6.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 62.3 and 61.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Golden Yarrow depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice and PPG Golden Yarrow?

Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice and PPG Golden Yarrow are delta-E 3.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice and PPG Golden Yarrow?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice and PPG Golden Yarrow is delta-E 3.32.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice or PPG Golden Yarrow?

Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice is lighter than PPG Golden Yarrow by 6.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.32 Citrus Spice and Golden Yarrow
LIGHTESTCitrus Spice LRV 60.4
DARKESTGolden Yarrow LRV 54.0
SPREAD6.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Citrus Spice Golden Yarrow
Brand Dunn-Edwards PPG
Code DE5466 1215-5
Hex #E2CD52 #E2C74F
Light reflectance 60.4 54.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 62.3 61.6
Hue angle 96.3° 93.6°
Color family yellow yellow

Each on its own

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