ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5475 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6705, ΔE 4.78 apart
Dunn-Edwards Martian (DE5475) and Sherwin-Williams High Strung (SW 6705) measure a delta-E of 4.78 apart. Martian is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 57 and 58.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the High Strung depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 31.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Martian and Sherwin-Williams High Strung are delta-E 4.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Martian and Sherwin-Williams High Strung is delta-E 4.78.
Dunn-Edwards Martian is lighter than Sherwin-Williams High Strung by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Martian | High Strung | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5475 | SW 6705 |
| Hex | #AEA132 | #AC9825 |
| Light reflectance | 34.7 | 31.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 57.0 | 58.7 |
| Hue angle | 98.1° | 94.6° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |