ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5223 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6892, ΔE 6.72 apart
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange (DE5223) and Sherwin-Williams Carnival (SW 6892) measure a delta-E of 6.72 apart. Energy Orange is 7.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Energy Orange holds more color, chroma 73.2 against 69.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Carnival depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 35.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange and Sherwin-Williams Carnival are delta-E 6.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange and Sherwin-Williams Carnival is delta-E 6.72.
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Carnival by 7.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Carnival - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Energy Orange | Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5223 | SW 6892 |
| Hex | #FF9532 | #EB882C |
| Light reflectance | 43.0 | 35.6 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 73.2 | 69.3 |
| Hue angle | 63.2° | 63.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |