ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC762 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7561, ΔE 1.93 apart
Dunn-Edwards Milkweed (DEC762) and Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) measure a delta-E of 1.93 apart. Milkweed is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14.7 and 15.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Lemon Meringue depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 82.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Milkweed and Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue are delta-E 1.93 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Milkweed and Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue is delta-E 1.93.
Dunn-Edwards Milkweed is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Milkweed | Lemon Meringue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DEC762 | SW 7561 |
| Hex | #F9ECD1 | #F5EACC |
| Light reflectance | 84.7 | 82.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 14.7 | 15.9 |
| Hue angle | 89.7° | 93.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |