Comparison

Vanilla Milkshake vs Light of the Moon

Behr 350A-2 and Dunn-Edwards DE5483, ΔE 1.97 apart

Behr Vanilla Milkshake 350A-2 on a wall, hex #FDF1D2
Vanilla Milkshake Behr 350A-2
Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon DE5483 on a wall, hex #FDF5D7
Light of the Moon Dunn-Edwards DE5483
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.97Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

Behr Vanilla Milkshake (350A-2) and Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon (DE5483) measure a delta-E of 1.97 apart. Light of the Moon is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.5 and 15.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Vanilla Milkshake depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 88.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Behr Vanilla Milkshake the same color as Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon?

Not quite, but close - Behr Vanilla Milkshake and Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon are delta-E 1.97 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Behr Vanilla Milkshake and Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon?

The measured color distance between Behr Vanilla Milkshake and Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon is delta-E 1.97.

Which is lighter, Behr Vanilla Milkshake or Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon?

Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon is lighter than Behr Vanilla Milkshake by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.97 Vanilla Milkshake and Light of the Moon
LIGHTESTLight of the Moon LRV 91.1
DARKESTVanilla Milkshake LRV 88.0
SPREAD3.1LRV points

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measured values
Vanilla Milkshake Light of the Moon
Brand Behr Dunn-Edwards
Code 350A-2 DE5483
Hex #FDF1D2 #FDF5D7
Light reflectance 88.0 91.1
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 16.5 15.6
Hue angle 93.1° 98.0°
Color family tan tan

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