ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5556 and PPG 1220-5, ΔE 4.21 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mint Julep (DE5556) and PPG Clean N Crisp (1220-5) measure a delta-E of 4.21 apart. Mint Julep is 9.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.7 and 41.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Clean N Crisp depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mint Julep and PPG Clean N Crisp are delta-E 4.21 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mint Julep and PPG Clean N Crisp is delta-E 4.21.
Dunn-Edwards Mint Julep is lighter than PPG Clean N Crisp by 9.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mint Julep | Clean N Crisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5556 | 1220-5 |
| Hex | #DEF0A3 | #D0E798 |
| Light reflectance | 80.5 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 39.7 | 41.3 |
| Hue angle | 117.2° | 119.5° |
| Color family | green | green |