ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5222 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6890, ΔE 5.12 apart
Dunn-Edwards Orange Marmalade (DE5222) and Sherwin-Williams Osage Orange (SW 6890) measure a delta-E of 5.12 apart. Orange Marmalade is 7.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 61.5 and 62.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Osage Orange depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 44.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Orange Marmalade and Sherwin-Williams Osage Orange are delta-E 5.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Orange Marmalade and Sherwin-Williams Osage Orange is delta-E 5.12.
Dunn-Edwards Orange Marmalade is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Osage Orange by 7.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Orange Marmalade | Osage Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5222 | SW 6890 |
| Hex | #FFAE52 | #F4A045 |
| Light reflectance | 52.1 | 44.8 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 61.5 | 62.8 |
| Hue angle | 69.6° | 68.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |