Comparison

Fine Linen vs Lime Kiss

Dunn-Edwards DE5470 and Valspar 6008-9A, ΔE 4.13 apart

Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen DE5470 on a wall, hex #FAF5C3
Fine Linen Dunn-Edwards DE5470
Valspar Lime Kiss 6008-9A on a wall, hex #F2EABC
Lime Kiss Valspar 6008-9A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.13Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen (DE5470) and Valspar Lime Kiss (6008-9A) measure a delta-E of 4.13 apart. Fine Linen is 8.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 25.5 and 23.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lime Kiss depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 81.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen and Valspar Lime Kiss?

Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen and Valspar Lime Kiss are delta-E 4.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen and Valspar Lime Kiss?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen and Valspar Lime Kiss is delta-E 4.13.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen or Valspar Lime Kiss?

Dunn-Edwards Fine Linen is lighter than Valspar Lime Kiss by 8.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.13 Fine Linen and Lime Kiss
LIGHTESTFine Linen LRV 89.6
DARKESTLime Kiss LRV 81.0
SPREAD8.6LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Fine Linen Lime Kiss
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DE5470 6008-9A
Hex #FAF5C3 #F2EABC
Light reflectance 89.6 81.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 25.5 23.8
Hue angle 103.9° 100.9°
Color family yellow yellow

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