ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5404 and Valspar 3008-1B, ΔE 11.96 apart
Dunn-Edwards Highlighter (DE5404) and Valspar Sweet Mustard (3008-1B) measure a delta-E of 11.96 apart. Highlighter is 7.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Highlighter holds more color, chroma 81.4 against 73.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sweet Mustard depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Highlighter and Valspar Sweet Mustard are delta-E 11.96 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Highlighter and Valspar Sweet Mustard is delta-E 11.96.
Dunn-Edwards Highlighter is lighter than Valspar Sweet Mustard by 7.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Highlighter carries more color than Valspar Sweet Mustard - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Highlighter | Sweet Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5404 | 3008-1B |
| Hex | #FFE536 | #FFD542 |
| Light reflectance | 77.6 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 81.4 | 73.6 |
| Hue angle | 95.7° | 89.6° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |