Dunn-Edwards DE5393 and Valspar 3008-4C, ΔE 6.13 apart
Dunn-Edwards Poetic Yellow (DE5393) and Valspar Yellow Bliss (3008-4C) measure a delta-E of 6.13 apart. Poetic Yellow is 11.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.7 and 19.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Yellow Bliss depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 85.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Poetic Yellow and Valspar Yellow Bliss are delta-E 6.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Poetic Yellow and Valspar Yellow Bliss is delta-E 6.13.
Dunn-Edwards Poetic Yellow is lighter than Valspar Yellow Bliss by 11.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Poetic Yellow | Yellow Bliss | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5393 | 3008-4C |
| Hex | #FFFED7 | #F9EEC9 |
| Light reflectance | 97.0 | 85.7 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.7 | 19.4 |
| Hue angle | 107.6° | 96.3° |
| Color family | yellow | tan |