ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA116 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6903, ΔE 16.22 apart
Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange (DEA116) and Sherwin-Williams Cheerful (SW 6903) measure a delta-E of 16.22 apart. Cheerful is 12.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Flash of Orange holds more color, chroma 82.5 against 79.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Flash of Orange depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange and Sherwin-Williams Cheerful are delta-E 16.22 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange and Sherwin-Williams Cheerful is delta-E 16.22.
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange by 12.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Flash of Orange | Cheerful | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DEA116 | SW 6903 |
| Hex | #FFAA00 | #FFC723 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 62.6 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 82.5 | 79.8 |
| Hue angle | 75.0° | 85.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |