ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5117 and Farrow & Ball 212, ΔE 6.73 apart
Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (DE5117) and Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) measure a delta-E of 6.73 apart. Redwood City is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blazer holds more color, chroma 44.5 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blazer depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 15.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Redwood City and Farrow & Ball Blazer are delta-E 6.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Redwood City and Farrow & Ball Blazer is delta-E 6.73.
Dunn-Edwards Redwood City is lighter than Farrow & Ball Blazer by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Blazer carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Redwood City - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Redwood City | Blazer | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | DE5117 | 212 |
| Hex | #B45F56 | #B0504B |
| Light reflectance | 18.6 | 15.5 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 39.3 | 44.5 |
| Hue angle | 31.8° | 29.5° |
| Color family | red | red |