Comparison

Lead Glass vs Betsy's Linen

Dunn-Edwards DEW332 and Valspar 7005-16, ΔE 3.64 apart

Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass DEW332 on a wall, hex #FFFAE5
Lead Glass Dunn-Edwards DEW332
Valspar Betsy's Linen 7005-16 on a wall, hex #F8F4E5
Betsy's Linen Valspar 7005-16
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.64Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass (DEW332) and Valspar Betsy's Linen (7005-16) measure a delta-E of 3.64 apart. Lead Glass is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lead Glass holds more color, chroma 10.8 against 7.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Betsy's Linen depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 90.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass and Valspar Betsy's Linen?

Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass and Valspar Betsy's Linen are delta-E 3.64 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 Lead Glass and Valspar Betsy's Linen?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass and Valspar Betsy's Linen is delta-E 3.64.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass or Valspar Betsy's Linen?

Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass is lighter than Valspar Betsy's Linen by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass or Valspar Betsy's Linen?

Dunn-Edwards Lead Glass carries more color than Valspar Betsy's Linen - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.64 Lead Glass and Betsy's Linen
LIGHTESTLead Glass LRV 95.3
DARKESTBetsy's Linen LRV 90.0
SPREAD5.3LRV points

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measured values
Lead Glass Betsy's Linen
Brand Dunn-Edwards Valspar
Code DEW332 7005-16
Hex #FFFAE5 #F8F4E5
Light reflectance 95.3 90.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 10.8 7.8
Hue angle 99.7° 98.9°
Color family tan white

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