Comparison

Orange Aura vs Smoked Salmon

Dunn-Edwards DE5131 and PPG 1189-5, ΔE 7.76 apart

Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura DE5131 on a wall, hex #FF9682
Orange Aura Dunn-Edwards DE5131
PPG Smoked Salmon 1189-5 on a wall, hex #EE867D
Smoked Salmon PPG 1189-5
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 7.76Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura (DE5131) and PPG Smoked Salmon (1189-5) measure a delta-E of 7.76 apart. Orange Aura is 8.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 46.4 and 44.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Smoked Salmon depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura and PPG Smoked Salmon?

Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura and PPG Smoked Salmon are delta-E 7.76 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura and PPG Smoked Salmon?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura and PPG Smoked Salmon is delta-E 7.76.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura or PPG Smoked Salmon?

Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura is lighter than PPG Smoked Salmon by 8.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 7.76 Orange Aura and Smoked Salmon
LIGHTESTOrange Aura LRV 44.7
DARKESTSmoked Salmon LRV 36.0
SPREAD8.7LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Orange Aura Smoked Salmon
Brand Dunn-Edwards PPG
Code DE5131 1189-5
Hex #FF9682 #EE867D
Light reflectance 44.7 36.0
Undertone red red
Chroma 46.4 44.8
Hue angle 36.5° 30.1°
Color family red red

Each on its own

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