ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6203 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6139, ΔE 2.89 apart
Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown (DE6203) and Sherwin-Williams Mossy Gold (SW 6139) measure a delta-E of 2.89 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Mossy Gold holds more color, chroma 24.3 against 21.4, 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 Mossy Gold depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 14.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown and Sherwin-Williams Mossy Gold are delta-E 2.89 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown and Sherwin-Williams Mossy Gold is delta-E 2.89.
| Essential Brown | Mossy Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6203 | SW 6139 |
| Hex | #7D6848 | #7F6743 |
| Light reflectance | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 21.4 | 24.3 |
| Hue angle | 80.4° | 79.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |