ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5483 and PPG 1205-2, ΔE 3.37 apart
Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon (DE5483) and PPG Soft Cream (1205-2) measure a delta-E of 3.37 apart. Light of the Moon is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Light of the Moon holds more color, chroma 15.6 against 13, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Light of the Moon reads as a yellow at hue angle 98.0 degrees, Soft Cream as a yellow undertone at 99.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Soft Cream depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 84.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon and PPG Soft Cream are delta-E 3.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon and PPG Soft Cream is delta-E 3.37.
Dunn-Edwards Light of the Moon is lighter than PPG Soft Cream by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Light of the Moon | Soft Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5483 | 1205-2 |
| Hex | #FDF5D7 | #F5EFD6 |
| Light reflectance | 91.1 | 84.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Hue angle | 98.0° | 99.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |