ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC770 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7644, ΔE 4.32 apart
Dunn-Edwards Drifting (DEC770) and Sherwin-Williams Gateway Gray (SW 7644) measure a delta-E of 4.32 apart. Drifting is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.5 and 9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gateway Gray depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 41.3 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Sherwin-Williams Gateway Gray are delta-E 4.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Sherwin-Williams Gateway Gray is delta-E 4.32.
Dunn-Edwards Drifting is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Gateway Gray by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Drifting | Gateway Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DEC770 | SW 7644 |
| Hex | #BEB4A8 | #B2AC9C |
| Light reflectance | 46.4 | 41.3 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Hue angle | 78.7° | 94.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |