Flaxen vs Yellow Bliss

Dunn-Edwards DEC735 and Valspar 3008-4C, ΔE 1.82 apart

Dunn-Edwards Flaxen DEC735 on a wall, hex #FBECC9 — Flaxen Dunn-Edwards DEC735

Valspar Yellow Bliss 3008-4C on a wall, hex #F9EEC9 — Yellow Bliss Valspar 3008-4C

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.82Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

Dunn-Edwards Flaxen (DEC735) and Valspar Yellow Bliss (3008-4C) measure a delta-E of 1.82 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.8 and 19.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Flaxen depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 84.7 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Flaxen the same color as Valspar Yellow Bliss?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Flaxen and Valspar Yellow Bliss are delta-E 1.82 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Flaxen and Valspar Yellow Bliss?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Flaxen and Valspar Yellow Bliss is delta-E 1.82.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Flaxen or Valspar Yellow Bliss?

Valspar Yellow Bliss is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Flaxen by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.82 Flaxen and Yellow Bliss

LIGHTESTYellow Bliss LRV 85.7

DARKESTFlaxen LRV 84.7

SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Flaxen	Yellow Bliss
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Valspar
Code	DEC735	3008-4C
Hex	#FBECC9	#F9EEC9
Light reflectance	84.7	85.7
Undertone	yellow	yellow
Chroma	18.8	19.4
Hue angle	91.2°	96.3°
Color family	tan	tan

Each on its own

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Flaxen Dunn-Edwards DEC735 Yellow Bliss Valspar 3008-4C