ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5412 and Valspar 3008-1B, ΔE 6.89 apart
Dunn-Edwards Lemon Zest (DE5412) and Valspar Sweet Mustard (3008-1B) measure a delta-E of 6.89 apart. Sweet Mustard is 12.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 73.1 and 73.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lemon Zest depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 57.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Lemon Zest and Valspar Sweet Mustard are delta-E 6.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Lemon Zest and Valspar Sweet Mustard is delta-E 6.89.
Valspar Sweet Mustard is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Lemon Zest by 12.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lemon Zest | Sweet Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5412 | 3008-1B |
| Hex | #E7C630 | #FFD542 |
| Light reflectance | 57.6 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 73.1 | 73.6 |
| Hue angle | 92.1° | 89.6° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |