ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5119 and Farrow & Ball 245, ΔE 3.04 apart
Dunn-Edwards Pink Theory (DE5119) and Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (245) measure a delta-E of 3.04 apart. Pink Theory is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pink Theory holds more color, chroma 9.2 against 6.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pink Theory reads as a red undertone at hue angle 26.4 degrees, Middleton Pink as a pink cast at 19.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Middleton Pink depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 80.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Pink Theory and Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink are delta-E 3.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pink Theory and Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink is delta-E 3.04.
Dunn-Edwards Pink Theory is lighter than Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pink Theory | Middleton Pink | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | DE5119 | 245 |
| Hex | #FFE6E4 | #F6E4E4 |
| Light reflectance | 83.5 | 80.7 |
| Undertone | red undertone | pink cast |
| Chroma | 9.2 | 6.5 |
| Hue angle | 26.4° | 19.8° |
| Color family | red | gray |