ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA117 and Valspar 3008-1A, ΔE 2.5 apart
Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow (DEA117) and Valspar Tangy (3008-1A) measure a delta-E of 2.5 apart. Tangy is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tangy holds more color, chroma 85.5 against 83.4, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Confident Yellow depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 64.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow and Valspar Tangy are delta-E 2.5 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow and Valspar Tangy is delta-E 2.5.
Valspar Tangy is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Confident Yellow | Tangy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DEA117 | 3008-1A |
| Hex | #FFCC13 | #FFCE01 |
| Light reflectance | 64.5 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 83.4 | 85.5 |
| Hue angle | 87.4° | 88.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |