ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5289 and PPG 1205-4, ΔE 1.71 apart
Dunn-Edwards Midday Sun (DE5289) and PPG Honey Bee (1205-4) measure a delta-E of 1.71 apart. Midday Sun is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 34.2 and 32.7. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Honey Bee depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 74.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Midday Sun and PPG Honey Bee are delta-E 1.71 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Midday Sun and PPG Honey Bee is delta-E 1.71.
Dunn-Edwards Midday Sun is lighter than PPG Honey Bee by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Midday Sun | Honey Bee | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5289 | 1205-4 |
| Hex | #FFE1A3 | #FCDFA4 |
| Light reflectance | 77.8 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 34.2 | 32.7 |
| Hue angle | 87.0° | 86.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |