ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5931 and PPG 1248-2, ΔE 0.74 apart
Dunn-Edwards Cool Frost (DE5931) and PPG Iris Isle (1248-2) measure a delta-E of 0.74 apart. They sit within 0.3 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 3.6 and 3.8. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Cool Frost depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 79.7 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Cool Frost and PPG Iris Isle are only delta-E 0.74 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Cool Frost and PPG Iris Isle is delta-E 0.74.
| Cool Frost | Iris Isle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5931 | 1248-2 |
| Hex | #E7E6ED | #E8E5EC |
| Light reflectance | 79.7 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | cool violet-gray | cool violet-gray |
| Chroma | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Hue angle | 296.0° | 306.7° |
| Color family | gray | gray |