ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5515 and PPG 1216-5, ΔE 4.75 apart
Dunn-Edwards Ripe Pear (DE5515) and PPG Fresh Lemonade (1216-5) measure a delta-E of 4.75 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Ripe Pear holds more color, chroma 58.4 against 55.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fresh Lemonade depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Ripe Pear and PPG Fresh Lemonade are delta-E 4.75 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Ripe Pear and PPG Fresh Lemonade is delta-E 4.75.
Dunn-Edwards Ripe Pear carries more color than PPG Fresh Lemonade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ripe Pear | Fresh Lemonade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5515 | 1216-5 |
| Hex | #E1E36E | #ECE678 |
| Light reflectance | 72.1 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 58.4 | 55.2 |
| Hue angle | 106.1° | 103.0° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |