ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC736 and PPG 1209-2, ΔE 0.91 apart
Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed (DEC736) and PPG Sausalito (1209-2) measure a delta-E of 0.91 apart. Flaxseed is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17.7 and 17.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Sausalito depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed and PPG Sausalito are only delta-E 0.91 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed and PPG Sausalito is delta-E 0.91.
Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed is lighter than PPG Sausalito by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Flaxseed | Sausalito | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DEC736 | 1209-2 |
| Hex | #F7E6C6 | #F4E5C5 |
| Light reflectance | 80.4 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 17.7 | 17.5 |
| Hue angle | 87.5° | 89.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |